April weather forecast
Valentine, NE

Compared to March, April ushers in more warmth and a shift away from wintry conditions in Valentine, Nebraska. Its weather encourages a host of outdoor activities as the snowfall drastically recedes to 4.6" (117mm). Simultaneously, daylight hours incrementally increase, stretching longer each day. The city becomes enveloped in the spirit of spring, with its populace readily welcoming the mildness in temperature. April becomes the harbinger to the much-anticipated advancing warmer season.

Temperature

Valentine's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in March to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C). From the height of daytime heat, the temperature in Valentine recedes to an average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) at night during April.

Humidity

In Valentine, the average relative humidity in April is 55.4%.

Rainfall

In April, in Valentine, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout April, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Valentine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.9 days and collects up to 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Valentine, during April, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Valentine, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 33.31" (846mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Valentine, Nebraska, is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April in Valentine, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Valentine is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.