April weather forecast
Artigas Base, Antarctica

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Weather in April

Artigas Base transitions into a dark, dreary environment in April, with an almost complete drop in daylight and sunshine. Venturing outdoors is limited to essential activities due to the severe weather conditions. With colder temperatures come the necessity of leveraging heavy thermal wear. Artigas Base presents unique weather patterns, with just 9.6 hours of daylight and an absence of sunshine. May promises to be darker, highlighting further weather extremities.

Temperature

A mild drop in Artigas Base's average high-temperature is observed in April, transitioning from a dangerously cold -51°C (-59.8°F) in March to a still life-threatening cold -54°C (-65.2°F). During the month of April, the nighttime temperature in Artigas Base falls to an average of -61°C (-77.8°F).

Daylight

In Artigas Base, the average length of the day in April is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 23:29 and sunset at 10:29 NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 23:46 and sunset at 07:58 NZST.
Note: On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZST to NZDT.

Sunshine

April through August, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Artigas Base, Antarctica.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Artigas Base, Antarctica, are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 0 in April translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is April in Artigas Base?

April temperatures in Artigas Base, Antarctica, vary between a high-temperature of -54°C (-65.2°F) and a low-temperature of -61°C (-77.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in April in Artigas Base?

In Artigas Base, Antarctica, the average day length in April is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Artigas Base?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 23:29 and sunset at 10:29 NZDT. On the last day of the month, in Artigas Base, sunrise is at 23:46 and sunset at 07:58 NZST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in April in Artigas Base?

On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. The next DST starts on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 02:00.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Artigas Base?

April through August, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Artigas Base.

How many hours of sunshine does Artigas Base have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Artigas Base is 0h.

When is the lowest UV index in Artigas Base?

The months with the lowest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 0.

What is the UV index reading in April in Artigas Base?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Artigas Base, Antarctica, is 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Artigas Base, Antarctica

Average temperature in April - Artigas Base, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in April: -54°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (-26°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July, August and September (-56°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -61°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (-29°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (-64°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Artigas Base, Antarctica

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Artigas Base, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in April: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 0h

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 20h).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 0h).

Average UV index in April
Artigas Base, Antarctica

Average UV index in April - Artigas Base, Antarctica
  • Average UV index in April: 0

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 0).

Artigas Base, Antarctica

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