April weather forecastCape Dorset, Canada

April

Weather in April

April is a subzero cold spring month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -15.4°C (4.3°F) and an average high of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

Temperature

As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an arctic cold -17.2°C (1°F) in March to a subzero cold -9.3°C (15.3°F). An average nighttime temperature of -15.4°C (4.3°F) is noted during the month of April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 90%.

Rainfall

In Cape Dorset, in April, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Cape Dorset, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.3 days and collects up to 263mm (10.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cape Dorset are January through December. In Cape Dorset, Canada, during April, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 150.5 snowfall days, and 650mm (25.59") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through April, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In the water-based sport of swimming, this state is life-threatening and exceedingly dangerous. The freezing water causes severe discomfort, leading to rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to avert thermal damage.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 15h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cape Dorset, Canada, the average sunshine in April is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in April, in Cape Dorset, is -9.3°C (15.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to -15.4°C (4.3°F).

In April, the average relative humidity in Cape Dorset, Canada, is 90%.

In Cape Dorset, Canada, in April, during 2.9 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cape Dorset, in April, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 69mm (2.72") of snow.

January through April, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In April, the average sea temperature in Cape Dorset is -2°C (28.4°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

The average day length in April in Cape Dorset, Canada, is 15h and 11min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:28 pm EDT.

In Cape Dorset, Canada, the average sunshine duration in April is 4.5h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cape Dorset, Canada.

In Cape Dorset, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

-17.2°C

-9.3°C

-2.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.6km/h

19.2km/h

19.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

16.1

14.8

16.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.6

13.3

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average high temperature in April: -9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-22.3°C).

Average low temperature in April: -15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-26.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average pressure in April: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average wind speed in April: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (23.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average humidity in April: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average rainfall in April: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average rainfall days in April: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average snowfall in April: 69mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (1mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average snowfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average sea temperature in April: -2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (-2°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average daylight in April: 15h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine in April: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average sunshine days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Cape Dorset, Canada

Average UV index in April: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).