April weather forecast
Lincoln, NE

April in Lincoln, Nebraska boasts of a full-blown spring season. The city witnesses a further warm-up in terms of temperature, and contrary to the decrease in rainfall from winter to spring, April receives the second most rainfall of the year amounting to 0.55" (14mm). The abundance of rain, however, does not obstruct the rays of the sun as the city enjoys about 8.3 hours of sunlight daily. With excellent visibility, the month offers delightful weather to indulge in outdoor adventures. As a whole, the city basks in a delicate balance of warmth and rain in April, marking it as the heartbeat of the spring season.

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of April, moving from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in March to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). Lincoln, in the month of April, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Lincoln is 67%.

Rainfall

In April, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout April, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.8 days and collects up to 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lincoln, in April, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lincoln, Nebraska, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lincoln, the average sunshine in April is 8.3h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.