April weather forecast
Amherst, Guernsey

April

Weather in April

During April, the weather in Amherst, Guernsey experiences notable change. A sigh of relief welcomes the season from the harsh clutches of winter as temperatures continue to ascend. The landscape greens, indicating a more pleasant transition in weather conditions. Among the changes, the reduced wind gust speed from 44.4km/h (27.6mph) to 38.1km/h (23.7mph) stands out, offering a warm and endearing welcome towards summer. The changes in daylight and temperature make April appropriate for outdoor activities.

Temperature

At the onset of April, Amherst records an average high-temperature of a cool 11°C (51.8°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. During the month of April, Amherst identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In Amherst, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.3 days and collects up to 557mm (21.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Amherst.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 20:26 BST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Amherst, Guernsey, is 9.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Amherst, Guernsey, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during April translates into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Amherst in April?
The high-temperature, in April, in Amherst, records 11°C (51.8°F), while the low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).
What is the average humidity in April in Amherst?
The average relative humidity in April in Amherst, Guernsey, is 80%.
How much does it rain in Amherst in April?
In Amherst, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Amherst?
In Amherst, Guernsey, snow does not fall in February through December.
What is the average length of the day in April in Amherst?
In Amherst, Guernsey, the average day length in April is 13h and 46min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Amherst?
On the first day of April in Amherst, Guernsey, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 20:26 BST.
How many hours of sunshine does Amherst have in April?
The average sunshine duration in April in Amherst, Guernsey, is 9.1h.
What is the UV index reading in April in Amherst?
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average temperature in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average high temperature in April: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7°C).

Average pressure in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average pressure in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average wind speed in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average wind speed in April: 25km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (36km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.9km/h).

Average humidity in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average humidity in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average rainfall in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average rainfall in April: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (26mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average rainfall days in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average snowfall in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average snowfall in April: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average snowfall days in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average sunshine days in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4 days).

Average UV index in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average UV index in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average cloud cover in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in April - Amherst, Guernsey
Average visibility in April
Amherst, Guernsey
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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