April weather forecast
Orsières, Switzerland

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is a wintry spring month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.1°C (24.6°F) and max 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

Orsières's weather in April presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 0.3°C (32.5°F) in March to a still cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). An average temperature of -4.1°C (24.6°F) is recorded during the nights in April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Orsières, Switzerland, is 88%.

Rainfall

In Orsières, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Orsières, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 903mm (35.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In April, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout April, 141mm (5.55") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orsières, there are 97.6 snowfall days, and 2767mm (108.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Orsières is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of April in Orsières, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:38 CEST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Orsières is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Orsières is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during April leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Orsières during April?
In Orsières, 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average high-temperature and -4.1°C (24.6°F) is the average low-temperature during April.
What is the average humidity in April in Orsières?
The average relative humidity in April is 88%.
How many days does it rain in April in Orsières?
In Orsières, Switzerland, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in April in Orsières?
In Orsières, during April, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Orsières have in April?
The average day length in April in Orsières, Switzerland, is 13h and 34min.
When are sunrise and sunset in April in Orsières?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:38 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in April in Orsières?
In April, the average sunshine duration in Orsières, Switzerland, is 7.7h.
How high is the UV index in April in Orsières?
In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Orsières, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average temperature in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in April: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -4.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average pressure in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average wind speed in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average humidity in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in April: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average rainfall in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in April: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average snowfall in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in April: 141mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in April: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

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: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in April: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).

Average UV index in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average UV index in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in April - Orsières, Switzerland
Average visibility in April
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in April: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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