April weather forecast
Highlands, NC

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Springtime in the rocky and mountainous region in the Appalachian Mountain scene in Highlands, North Carolina
Springtime in the rocky and mountainous region in the Appalachian Mountain scene in Highlands, North Carolina

Weather in April

As spring fully unfurls in April, the weather of Highlands experiences drastic changes. Amidst this transformation, warmth seeps in, tapering the residual winter chills. The increase in temperature is evident with the thermometer reaching a high of 64°F (17.8°C). Simultaneously, snowfall becomes a rare occurrence, giving way to prevailing rain. Therefore, April makes Highlands a vision of vibrant blossoms with light showers, signifying true spring weather.

Temperature

April's arrival in Highlands signals a temperature shift, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in March to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). In April, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Highlands is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Highlands is April, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Highlands aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Highlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.8 days and aggregates up to 26.38" (670mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Highlands is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Highlands, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Highlands?

In April, in Highlands, the average high-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Highlands?

In April, the average relative humidity in Highlands, North Carolina, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Highlands?

The month with the most rainfall in Highlands is April, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Highlands in April?

In Highlands, North Carolina, in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 4.37" (111mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Highlands?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Highlands. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Highlands aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Highlands have in April?

In Highlands, North Carolina, the average day length in April is 13h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Highlands?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Highlands?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Highlands, North Carolina, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Highlands?

In Highlands, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Highlands, NC

Average temperature in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average high temperature in April: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in April
Highlands, NC

Average pressure in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Highlands, NC

Average wind speed in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average wind speed in April: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in April
Highlands, NC

Average humidity in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in April
Highlands, NC

Average rainfall in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average rainfall in April: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in April
Highlands, NC

Average rainfall days in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Highlands, NC

Average snowfall in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Highlands, NC

Average snowfall days in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Highlands, NC

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Highlands, NC

Average sunshine days in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in April
Highlands, NC

Average UV index in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Highlands, NC

Average cloud cover in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in April
Highlands, NC

Average visibility in April - Highlands, NC
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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