April weather forecast
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

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Weather in April

With the arrival of April, Raufarhöfn witnesses noticeable changes in its climatological framework. Various transformations in the weather become apparent, from the further decrease in snowfall to the increase of relative humidity to 81%. The sun makes its presence more noticeable with extended daylight hours shedding more warmth onto the landscape. Showers become the prevailing form of precipitation, signaling a final goodbye to the winter season. While it may still be cold, this transition from snow to rain underlines the advent of a new season, spring.

Temperature

April's arrival in Raufarhöfn brings an average high-temperature of a still wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Nights during April maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a freezing cold -0.1°C (31.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Raufarhöfn is 81%.

Rainfall

In Raufarhöfn, in April, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Raufarhöfn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 635mm (25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. In Raufarhöfn, in April, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 52mm (2.05") of snow. Throughout the year, in Raufarhöfn, there are 79.7 snowfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Raufarhöfn is 15h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of April, in Raufarhöfn, sunrise is at 04:17 and sunset at 21:44 GMT.

Sunshine

In Raufarhöfn, Iceland, the average sunshine in April is 5.6h.

UV index

In Raufarhöfn, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in April leads to these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Raufarhöfn in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Raufarhöfn, is 2.5°C (36.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.1°C (31.8°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Raufarhöfn?

In Raufarhöfn, Iceland, the average relative humidity in April is 81%.

How many days does it rain in April in Raufarhöfn?

In Raufarhöfn, Iceland, in April, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Raufarhöfn?

In Raufarhöfn, in April, during 9.9 snowfall days, 52mm (2.05") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Raufarhöfn have in April?

The average day length in April in Raufarhöfn is 15h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Raufarhöfn?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:17 and sunset at 21:44 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Raufarhöfn?

The average sunshine duration in April in Raufarhöfn, Iceland, is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Raufarhöfn?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Raufarhöfn is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average temperature in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in April: 2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -0.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-1.9°C).

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Average pressure in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average pressure in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average pressure in April: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average wind speed in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in April: 24.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).

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Average humidity in April
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Average humidity in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average humidity in April: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (80%).

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Average rainfall in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average rainfall in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in April: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in April
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Average rainfall days in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average snowfall in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in April: 52mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (113mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in April
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Average snowfall days in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in April: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average daylight in April: 15h and 3min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in April
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Average sunshine days in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
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Average UV index in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average UV index in April: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average cloud cover in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in April: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).

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Average visibility in April
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Average visibility in April - Raufarhöfn, Iceland
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).

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