April weather forecastBürchen, Switzerland

April

Weather in April

April is a cold spring month in Bürchen, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.2°C (24.4°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

Bürchen's transition into April is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold -0.3°C (31.5°F) in March to an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of -4.2°C (24.4°F) during April.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bürchen, during April, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation. In Bürchen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Bürchen, in April, during 19.2 snowfall days, 822mm (32.36") of snow is typically accumulated. In Bürchen, during the entire year, snow falls for 126.3 days and aggregates up to 4942mm (194.57") of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Bürchen is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:36 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Bürchen in April has an average high-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.2°C (24.4°F).

The average relative humidity in April in Bürchen, Switzerland, is 90%.

In Bürchen, during April, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation.

In April, in Bürchen, it is snowing for 19.2 days. Throughout April, 822mm (32.36") of snow is accumulated.

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

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of the month, in Bürchen, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:36 CEST.

In Bürchen, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in April is 6.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Bürchen is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in April: 2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in April: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in April: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in April: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in April: 151mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in April: 822mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in April: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in April: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in April: 1

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

Average cloud cover in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in April: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in April
Bürchen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in April: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).