April weather forecastBalestrand, Norway

April

Weather in April

April in Balestrand, Norway, is an icy spring month, with an average temperature varying between 1.2°C (34.2°F) and -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Temperature

April brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a freezing cold -1.8°C (28.8°F) in March to a cold 1.2°C (34.2°F). Balestrand, in the month of April, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Balestrand is 90%.

Rainfall

In Balestrand, in April, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 90mm (3.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 215.2 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Balestrand. In Balestrand, in April, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 142mm (5.59") of snow. In Balestrand, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.3 days and aggregates up to 2424mm (95.43") of snow.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F).
Note: Dipping into 6.3°C (43.3°F) below 10°C (50°F) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 13°C (55.4°F) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of April in Balestrand, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 21:36 CEST.

Sunshine

In Balestrand, Norway, the average sunshine in April is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during April is 1.2°C (34.2°F) and the low-temperature is -5.8°C (21.6°F).

The average relative humidity in April in Balestrand, Norway, is 90%.

In April, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout April, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Balestrand, during April, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of snow.

In April, the average sea temperature in Balestrand, Norway, is 6.3°C (43.3°F). Swimming in 6.3°C (43.3°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Balestrand, Norway, the average day length in April is 14h and 45min.

On the first day of April in Balestrand, Norway, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 21:36 CEST.

In Balestrand, Norway, the average sunshine duration in April is 5.5h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Balestrand, Norway, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average high temperature in April: 1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average pressure in April: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average wind speed in April: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average humidity in April: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average rainfall in April: 90mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (87mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average snowfall in April: 142mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (648mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in April: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in April: 6.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average daylight in April: 14h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average UV index in April: 2

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

Average cloud cover in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in April: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in April
Balestrand, Norway

  • Average visibility in April: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (6km).