April weather forecastDurham, United Kingdom

April

Weather in April

April in Durham, United Kingdom, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.4°C (52.5°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

As Durham steps into April, the average high-temperature holds at a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. During April, Durham witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, April is the least humid month in Durham.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Durham. During 0.5 snowfall days, in April, Durham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of April in Durham, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:39 pm BST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Durham is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Durham, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in April, in Durham, is 11.4°C (52.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).

April is the least humid month in Durham, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in April in Durham, United Kingdom, is 79%.

April is the month with the least rainfall in Durham. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

In Durham, United Kingdom, in April, during 13.8 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in April, Durham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

In April, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:39 pm BST.

In Durham, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Durham is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in April: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in April: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in April: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in April: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in April: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in April: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in April
Durham, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).