April weather forecast
Delaware City, DE

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Weather in April

In April, Delaware City experiences a significant shift in weather as spring starts to take effect. During this month, the city experiences a welcome change in temperature and rainfall. The conditions start to dry up, with rain and snow becoming less frequent. Average high temperatures shoot up to 62.4°F (16.9°C), a stark contrast from the lingering winter freeze. Visitors and residents enjoy longer daylight hours, with sunshine illuminating the city for most of the day.

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). During the month of April, Delaware City's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

April is the least humid month in Delaware City, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Delaware City, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Delaware City are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Delaware City, Delaware. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Delaware City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Delaware City, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature in Delaware City is 47.7°F (8.7°C).
Note: Dipping in 47.7°F (8.7°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of April in Delaware City, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Delaware City, Delaware, is 8.6h.

UV index

In Delaware City, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Delaware City?

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Delaware City, Delaware, are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Delaware City?

April is the least humid month in Delaware City, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in April in Delaware City?

In Delaware City, Delaware, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

How many days does it rain in April in Delaware City?

In Delaware City, Delaware, in April, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Delaware City?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Delaware City, Delaware. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Delaware City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in April in Delaware City?

In April, the average ocean temperature in Delaware City is 47.7°F (8.7°C). Swimming in 47.7°F (8.7°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Delaware City have in April?

In Delaware City, Delaware, the average day length in April is 13h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Delaware City?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Delaware City, Delaware, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Delaware City?

In Delaware City, Delaware, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Delaware City?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Delaware City is 4. A UV Index estimate 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
Delaware City, DE

Average temperature in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in April
Delaware City, DE

Average pressure in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Delaware City, DE

Average wind speed in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in April
Delaware City, DE

Average humidity in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in April
Delaware City, DE

Average rainfall in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in April
Delaware City, DE

Average rainfall days in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Delaware City, DE

Average snowfall in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Delaware City, DE

Average snowfall days in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in April
Delaware City, DE

Average sea temperature in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average sea temperature in April: 47.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.9°F).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Delaware City, DE

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Delaware City, DE

Average sunshine days in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Delaware City, DE

Average UV index in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Delaware City, DE

Average cloud cover in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in April
Delaware City, DE

Average visibility in April - Delaware City, DE
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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