April weather forecastPoint Lay, AK

April

Weather in April

April in Point Lay, Alaska, is a freezing cold spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and min 5°F (-15°C).

Temperature

In Point Lay, the average high-temperature in April increases from an arctic cold 3.7°F (-15.7°C) in March to a freezing cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C). In April, Point Lay encounters an average low-temperature of 5°F (-15°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Point Lay, the average relative humidity in April is 91%.

Rainfall

In April, in Point Lay, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout April, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 rainfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Point Lay, during April, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Point Lay, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Point Lay, the average length of the day in April is 16h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 10:01 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 12:13 am AKDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During April, Point Lay experiences an average high-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and a low-temperature of 5°F (-15°C).

The average relative humidity in April is 91%.

In Point Lay, Alaska, during April, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

In April, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout April, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in April in Point Lay is 16h and 20min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 10:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 12:13 am AKDT.

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

In Point Lay, the average sunshine duration in April is 6.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average high temperature in April: 16.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average wind speed in April: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average humidity in April: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average rainfall in April: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average snowfall in April: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

Average snowfall days in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average snowfall days in April: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average daylight in April: 16h and 18min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average sunshine days in April: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average cloud cover in April: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in April
Point Lay, AK

  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).