April weather forecast
Skagway, AK

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The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad heading to Skagway in Alaska
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad heading to Skagway in Alaska

Weather in April

April signals a notable shift in Skagway's weather as the spring season settles in. The city witnesses a high increase in temperatures, with lows rising from 9.1°F (-12.7°C) in March to 18.9°F (-7.3°C) in April. While the rainfall remains pretty consistent, the snow gives way to rain, and the city barely experiences any snowfall. More noticeable are the longer hours of daylight and sunshine, which contribute to the warming trend. The overall visibility improves too, thanks to the reduced cloud cover, making April a pleasant time in Skagway.

Temperature

The onset of April marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 23.4°F (-4.8°C) in March to a still subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). April in Skagway generally records an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Skagway, Alaska, is 91%.

Rainfall

In Skagway, in April, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Skagway, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, in Skagway, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout April, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.8 snowfall days, and 78.78" (2001mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Skagway, the average length of the day in April is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of April in Skagway, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 8:55 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Skagway, the average sunshine in April is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in April transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Skagway in April?

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Skagway, Alaska, are 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Skagway?

The average relative humidity in April in Skagway, Alaska, is 91%.

How much does it rain in Skagway in April?

In April, in Skagway, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout April, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Skagway in April?

In Skagway, Alaska, during April, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Skagway?

In April, the average day length in Skagway is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Skagway?

On the first day of April in Skagway, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 8:55 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Skagway?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Skagway, Alaska, is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Skagway?

January, February, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in April in Skagway?

In Skagway, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Skagway, AK

Average temperature in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7°F).

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Average pressure in April
Skagway, AK

Average pressure in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Skagway, AK

Average wind speed in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in April
Skagway, AK

Average humidity in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (80%).

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Average rainfall in April
Skagway, AK

Average rainfall in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in April
Skagway, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Skagway, AK

Average snowfall in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Skagway, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Skagway, AK

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Skagway, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Skagway, AK

Average UV index in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average UV index in April: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Skagway, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).

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Average visibility in April
Skagway, AK

Average visibility in April - Skagway, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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