April weather forecastPlacitas, NM
April
Weather in April
April is a comfortable spring month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 41°F (5°C).Temperature
As Placitas welcomes April, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from 57.7°F (14.3°C) in March to a still refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). The nighttime average for Placitas in April plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at an icy 41°F (5°C).Humidity
In Placitas, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in April is 31%.Rainfall
In April, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout April, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Placitas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Placitas, in April, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Placitas, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in April in Placitas is 13h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of April, in Placitas, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Placitas, the average sunshine in April is 11.4h.UV index
In Placitas, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in April translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Placitas, NM
- Average high temperature in April: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in April
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in April: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in April: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in April
Placitas, NM
- Average humidity in April: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in April
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in April: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in April
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in April: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in April
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in April: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Placitas, NM
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in April: 11h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in April
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in April: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in April
Placitas, NM
- Average UV index in April: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Placitas, NM
- Average cloud cover in April: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in April
Placitas, 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).
