April weather forecast
Gletsch, Switzerland

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another cold spring month in Gletsch, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 3.9°C (39°F) and min -3.9°C (25°F).

Temperature

The start of April is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 0.3°C (32.5°F) in March to a still wintry 3.9°C (39°F). An average low-temperature of -3.9°C (25°F) is observed in Gletsch during the April nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 91%.

Rainfall

In Gletsch, during April, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gletsch, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 1380mm (54.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Gletsch. In Gletsch, Switzerland, during April, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 472mm (18.58") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 125.9 snowfall days, and 4354mm (171.42") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:34 CEST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Gletsch is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February, April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gletsch. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in April leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gletsch in April?
In April, in Gletsch, the average high-temperature is 3.9°C (39°F), and the average low-temperature is -3.9°C (25°F).
What is the average humidity in April in Gletsch?
The average relative humidity in April in Gletsch is 91%.
How many days does it rain in April in Gletsch?
In Gletsch, in April, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 90mm (3.54") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Gletsch in April?
In Gletsch, in April, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 472mm (18.58") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Gletsch have in April?
In Gletsch, the average day length in April is 13h and 36min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Gletsch?
On the first day of April in Gletsch, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:34 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Gletsch have in April?
In Gletsch, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.2h.
When is the lowest UV index in Gletsch?
The months with the lowest UV index in Gletsch, Switzerland, are January, February, April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in April in Gletsch?
The average daily maximum UV index in April in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in April: 3.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -3.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.4°C).

Average pressure in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in April: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).

Average rainfall in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in April: 90mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (180mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (65mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in April: 472mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (787mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in April: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in April: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in April: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in April
Gletsch, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in April: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).

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