April weather forecast
Artigas Base, Antarctica

Artigas Base transitions into a dark, dreary environment in April, with an almost complete drop in daylight and sunshine. Venturing outdoors is limited to essential activities due to the severe weather conditions. With colder temperatures come the necessity of leveraging heavy thermal wear. Artigas Base presents unique weather patterns, with just 9.6 hours of daylight and an absence of sunshine. May promises to be darker, highlighting further weather extremities.

Temperature

A mild drop in Artigas Base's average high-temperature is observed in April, transitioning from a dangerously cold -51°C (-59.8°F) in March to a still life-threatening cold -54°C (-65.2°F). During the month of April, the nighttime temperature in Artigas Base falls to an average of -61°C (-77.8°F).

Daylight

In Artigas Base, the average length of the day in April is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 23:29 and sunset at 10:29 NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 23:46 and sunset at 07:58 NZST.
Note: On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZST to NZDT.

Sunshine

April through August, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Artigas Base, Antarctica.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Artigas Base, Antarctica, are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 0 in April translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.