April weather forecast
Columbus, MT

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Weather in April

April marks the transition from winter to spring in Columbus, Montana, with weather conditions distinctly different from those in March. The weather characteristics of this month include a snowfall of 5.2" (132mm), and rainfall totals of 1.97" (50mm). The rising temperatures result in the blooming of plants, and the warmer days are filled with significantly more sunshine. The wind speeds attenuate, making the outdoor conditions far more enjoyable. Despite occasional cloudy days, April is an incredibly pleasant month with the onset of Spring.

Temperature

The embrace of April brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in March to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Columbus reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) in April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, Montana, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbus, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In April, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout April, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.3 snowfall days, and 39.09" (993mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of April in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Columbus is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Columbus in April?

In Columbus, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Columbus?

In April, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in April in Columbus?

In April, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout April, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Columbus?

In Columbus, Montana, during April, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in April in Columbus is 13h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Columbus?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 10h.

How high is the UV index in April in Columbus?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Columbus is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Columbus, MT

Average temperature in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average high temperature in April: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in April
Columbus, MT

Average pressure in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Columbus, MT

Average wind speed in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in April
Columbus, MT

Average humidity in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average humidity in April: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

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Average rainfall in April
Columbus, MT

Average rainfall in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in April
Columbus, MT

Average rainfall days in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Columbus, MT

Average snowfall in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average snowfall in April: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Columbus, MT

Average snowfall days in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Columbus, MT

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Columbus, MT

Average sunshine days in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in April
Columbus, MT

Average UV index in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Columbus, MT

Average cloud cover in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in April
Columbus, MT

Average visibility in April - Columbus, MT
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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