April weather forecastRuston, LA
April
Weather in April
As Ruston steps fully into the spring in April, a bump in temperatures is evident. Extending daylight hours and considerable sunshine encourage outdoor activities. This midpoint month between the chill of winter and the heat of summer offers relatively mild weather, despite occasional rainfall. Wind speeds tend to increase slightly during this period. At 8.7 hours of sunshine, April boasts the most significant increase in sun exposure since the beginning of the year.Temperature
April's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in March to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). The average low-temperature, in April, is a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 75%.Rainfall
In Ruston, during April, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in April interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Ruston, LA
- Average high temperature in April: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).
Average pressure in April
Ruston, LA
- Average pressure in April: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Ruston, LA
- Average wind speed in April: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in April
Ruston, LA
- Average humidity in April: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).
Average rainfall in April
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall in April: 3.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in April
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall days in April: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in April
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall in April: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall days in April: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ruston, LA
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in April
Ruston, LA
- Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in April
Ruston, LA
- Average UV index in April: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in April
Ruston, LA
- Average cloud cover in April: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in April
Ruston, LA
- Average visibility in April: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).
