April weather forecastGhent, WV
April
Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) throughout April.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Ghent are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Ghent, during April, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ghent, in April, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ghent, West Virginia, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Ghent, WV
- Average high temperature in April: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 42.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in April
Ghent, WV
- Average pressure in April: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Ghent, WV
- Average wind speed in April: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in April
Ghent, WV
- Average humidity in April: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in April
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall in April: 3.03"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in April
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall days in April: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in April
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall in April: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall days in April: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ghent, WV
- 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in April
Ghent, WV
- Average sunshine days in April: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
Average UV index in April
Ghent, WV
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Ghent, WV
- Average cloud cover in April: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in April
Ghent, WV
- Average visibility in April: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
