April weather forecastGlace Bay, Canada

April

Weather in April

April, like March, in Glace Bay, Canada, is another cold spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.6°C (30.9°F) and 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

April's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from an icy 0.5°C (32.9°F) in March to a still cold 5.3°C (41.5°F). Glace Bay records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold -0.6°C (30.9°F) in April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Glace Bay is 84%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout April, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Glace Bay, Canada, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 651mm (25.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Glace Bay are January through May, November and December. In Glace Bay, in April, during 5.8 snowfall days, 35mm (1.38") of snow is typically accumulated. In Glace Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 428mm (16.85") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Glace Bay, in April, the average water temperature is 0.7°C (33.3°F).
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In Glace Bay, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm ADT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Glace Bay, Canada, is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Glace Bay is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In Glace Bay, in April, the average high-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.6°C (30.9°F).

In Glace Bay, Canada, the average relative humidity in April is 84%.

In Glace Bay, in April, during 14.4 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Glace Bay, during April, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.

In Glace Bay, Canada, in April, the average water temperature is 0.7°C (33.3°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In April, the average day length is 13h and 35min.

On the first day of April in Glace Bay, Canada, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm ADT.

In April, the average sunshine duration in Glace Bay is 6.4h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Glace Bay is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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

0.5°C

5.3°C

10.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

20.3km/h

18.9km/h

16.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

11.3

5.8

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.6

10.7

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average high temperature in April: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.5°C).

Average low temperature in April: -0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average pressure in April: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average wind speed in April: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average humidity in April: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, August and September (81%).

Average rainfall in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average rainfall in April: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average rainfall days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average snowfall in April: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average snowfall days in April: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average sea temperature in April: 0.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-0.7°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average daylight in April: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine in April: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average sunshine days in April: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average cloud cover in April: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in April
Glace Bay, Canada

Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).