April weather forecastWest Lafayette, IN
April
Weather in April
April in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C).Temperature
West Lafayette in April shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). West Lafayette reports a consistent average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout April nights.Humidity
In West Lafayette, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.Rainfall
The wettest months in West Lafayette are April and May, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, West Lafayette aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In West Lafayette, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in April in West Lafayette is 13h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 7h.UV index
In West Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average high temperature in April: 60.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average wind speed in April: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average humidity in April: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall in April: 2.8"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall in April: 0.28"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average sunshine days in April: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average UV index in April: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average cloud cover in April: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in April
West Lafayette, IN
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
