The weather in April in Greenland
It's cold in April in Greenland with an average temperature of -4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -9°C to a high of 0°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -7°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Greenland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 11°C in 2020, Greenland reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -32°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -43°C to a highest value of 2°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In April, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 45 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in April for Greenland
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Greenland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
Greenland | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | -4°C | 17°C |
Max. temperature | 0°C | 22°C |
Min. temperature | -15°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 118 mm | 81 mm |
Rainy days | 15 days | 11 days |
Total snowfall | 45 cm | 0,4 cm |
Snowy days | 16 days | 1 day |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Greenland with really cold temps, averaging around -6°C during the day and nights dipping to about -12°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around -4°C, with nights around -10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Greenland is around -2°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Greenland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Greenland
Temperature in April in Greenland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Greenland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Greenland
Total precipitation in April in Greenland over the years
Daily Snowfall in April in Greenland
Snowfall in April in Greenland per year
Daily UV index in April in Greenland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Greenland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Greenland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Greenland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.