April weather forecast
Switchback, WV

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Weather in April

April in Switchback, West Virginia, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of April, Switchback's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in March to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). In Switchback, the expected average low-temperature for April is an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Switchback.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout April, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Switchback, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Switchback, in April, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.5 snowfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Switchback is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of April in Switchback, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Switchback is 8.6h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Switchback is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Switchback in April?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Switchback, is 62.2°F (16.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Switchback?

The months with the lowest humidity in Switchback are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in April in Switchback?

In Switchback, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How many days does it rain in April in Switchback?

In April, in Switchback, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout April, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Switchback in April?

In Switchback, West Virginia, in April, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Switchback have in April?

In April, the average day length in Switchback is 13h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Switchback?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Switchback, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Switchback?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Switchback?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Switchback is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Switchback, WV

Average temperature in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in April
Switchback, WV

Average pressure in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"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).

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Average wind speed in April
Switchback, WV

Average wind speed in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in April
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Average humidity in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in April
Switchback, WV

Average rainfall in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in April
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Average rainfall days in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Switchback, WV

Average snowfall in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
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Average snowfall days in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
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Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in April
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Average sunshine days in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
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Average UV index in April - Switchback, 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).

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Average cloud cover in April
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Average cloud cover in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in April
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Average visibility in April - Switchback, WV
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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