Country Overview For United Kingdom
The climate in United Kingdom is typically temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast. The terrain: mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast. For London in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 7°C with the average minimum 3°C, while in June the average maximum is 19°C with a minimum of 11°C. The wettest month for London is October with an average of 87.3mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is March with 46.0mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Shetland Golf Club.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 8°C that's about 46°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 3°C, that's 37°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 16°C that's 61°F, with the lowest recorded temperature -11°C, about 11°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 83%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels generally you should not anticipate any discomfort from heat (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 57 mm, that's 2 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 24 days of the month, with snow falling on 6 days.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 27 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 17 mph, or 15 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 93 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 58 mph, or 50 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is affected by foggy conditions on 5 days.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Snow days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see snow falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.