April weather forecast
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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Weather in April

April signals a significant transition from winter toward the warmer months, dawning with a gradual melt of snow. This month brings a much-awaited break from the harsh winter, although the temperatures remain in the lower end of the scale. As the calendar rolls into the second quarter, daylight hours are notably increasing. A comparison to past months reveals a critical difference in the weather balance - rainfall starts to rival the snowfall, suggesting an imminent shift. Amidst these transformations, the winds remain steady, lending a predictable rhythm to the changing season.

Temperature

With the beginning of April, Prudhoe Bay's average high-temperature experiences a significant increase, moving from an arctic cold -1.1°F (-18.4°C) in March to a frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C). In April, Prudhoe Bay reports a consistent average low-temperature of 0.7°F (-17.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Prudhoe Bay, the average relative humidity in April is 92%.

Rainfall

January, April and December are months with the least rain in Prudhoe Bay when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prudhoe Bay are January through June, August through December. In Prudhoe Bay, in April, during 12.8 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prudhoe Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Prudhoe Bay is 16h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of April, in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, sunrise is at 4:18 am and sunset at 11:22 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Prudhoe Bay, the average sunshine in April is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prudhoe Bay are February through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Prudhoe Bay in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Prudhoe Bay, is 13.5°F (-10.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Prudhoe Bay?

In April, the average relative humidity in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is 92%.

What is the driest month in Prudhoe Bay?

The months with the least rainfall in Prudhoe Bay are January, April and December Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Prudhoe Bay in April?

In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, during April, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Prudhoe Bay?

In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in April, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prudhoe Bay have in April?

In April, the average day length in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is 16h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Prudhoe Bay?

On the first day of April in Prudhoe Bay, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:18 am and sunset at 11:22 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prudhoe Bay have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Prudhoe Bay is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prudhoe Bay?

February through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Prudhoe Bay?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Prudhoe Bay is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average temperature in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 13.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (51.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 0.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average pressure in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average wind speed in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average humidity in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average rainfall in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and December (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average snowfall in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.81").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 16h and 3min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14 days).

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Average UV index in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average UV index in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in April: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

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Average visibility in April
Prudhoe Bay, AK

Average visibility in April - Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (4mi).

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