April weather forecastRaton, NM
April
Weather in April
April brings more spring-like weather to Raton, New Mexico. The temperatures continue their upwards trajectory from the previous March values, with the highest reaching up to 59°F (15°C). The rainfall increases to 1.06" (27mm) on average, making it a wetter month than the previous. The snowfall is down to 3.5" (89mm), signaling the end of the snow seasons. As the temperatures climb, the residents swap their winter gear for raincoats and umbrellas, preparing for the sporadic April showers.Temperature
With the start of April, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from March's cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a moderate 59°F (15°C). A significant temperature decrease to an average an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) characterizes Raton's nighttime temperatures during April.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 43%.Rainfall
In April, in Raton, New Mexico, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout April, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Raton, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. In Raton, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
In Raton, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of April, in Raton, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Raton, New Mexico, is 11.1h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Raton, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in April translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Raton, NM
- Average high temperature in April: 59°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).
Average pressure in April
Raton, NM
- Average pressure in April: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Raton, NM
- Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in April
Raton, NM
- Average humidity in April: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in April
Raton, NM
- Average rainfall in April: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in April
Raton, NM
- Average rainfall days in April: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in April
Raton, NM
- Average snowfall in April: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Raton, NM
- Average snowfall days in April: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Raton, NM
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in April: 11h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in April
Raton, NM
- Average sunshine days in April: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in April
Raton, NM
- Average UV index in April: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Raton, NM
- Average cloud cover in April: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in April
Raton, 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).
