Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
The start of April brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from March's frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) to a fresh 12.8°C (55°F). Pontefract, during the nights of April, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 4.3°C (39.7°F).Humidity
In Pontefract, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Pontefract. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Pontefract aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Pontefract, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of snow.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Pontefract is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:34 pm BST.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 7.4h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in April leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average April temperature in Pontefract?
What is the average humidity in April in Pontefract?
What is the driest month in Pontefract?
How much does it rain in Pontefract in April?
What is the last month it snows in Pontefract?
What is the average length of the day in April in Pontefract?
When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Pontefract?
How many hours of sunshine does Pontefract have in April?
What is the UV index reading in April in Pontefract?
Average temperature in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in April: 12.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 4.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).
Average pressure in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in April: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in April: 13.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in April: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).
Average rainfall in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in April: 26mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).
Average snowfall in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in April: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in April: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in April: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in April: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in April: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in April
Pontefract, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in April: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October and November (8km).
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