April weather forecastAlamogordo, NM

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April

Weather in April

April is marked by a palpable shift in weather trends in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The city begins to warm up significantly, with temperature highs reaching up to 70.9°F (21.6°C). This warmer weather signals the onset of plentiful sunshine hours, sometimes totalling 11.7 hours in a day. Though the amount of rainfall remains low, the pleasant warmth, ample sunshine, and the blooming flora set the stage for the hotter months to come.

Temperature

As March transitions into April, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Significant variation from daytime temperatures marks April, with the month recording a nightly average of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Alamogordo, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:45 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Alamogordo, New Mexico, the average sunshine in April is 11.7h.

UV index

In Alamogordo, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in April, in Alamogordo, is 70.9°F (21.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.1°F (9.5°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%.

In Alamogordo, the average relative humidity in April is 25%.

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

In Alamogordo, in April, during 3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Alamogordo, snow does not fall in March through October.

In Alamogordo, the average day length in April is 13h and 1min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:45 pm MDT.

In Alamogordo, the average sunshine duration in April is 11.7h.

In Alamogordo, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average high temperature in April: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average pressure in April: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average wind speed in April: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average humidity in April: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

Average rainfall in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average rainfall in April: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average rainfall days in April: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average sunshine days in April: 27.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • Average cloud cover in April: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in April
Alamogordo, NM

  • 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).