April weather forecastShelton, CT
April
Weather in April
April marks the full onset of spring in Shelton, Connecticut. Temperatures witness a remarkable elevation, with highs averaging 55.4°F (13°C) and lows at 41.5°F (5.3°C). The city receives the minimal snowfall of only 0.2" (5mm) in this month, rendering it nearly snow free. The floral bloom turns the city into a colourful palette, and local inhabitants shake off their winter wear to embrace the warmth of the sun. The heartbeat of the city quickens, and life maintains a brisk pace.Temperature
In Shelton, the onset of April comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Shelton experiences an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) in the month of April.Humidity
April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Shelton, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Shelton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 21min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Shelton is 8.4h.UV index
In Shelton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Shelton, CT
- Average high temperature in April: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 41.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in April
Shelton, CT
- Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Shelton, CT
- Average wind speed in April: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in April
Shelton, CT
- Average humidity in April: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in April
Shelton, CT
- Average rainfall in April: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in April
Shelton, CT
- Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in April
Shelton, CT
- Average snowfall in April: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Shelton, CT
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Shelton, CT
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in April
Shelton, CT
- Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Shelton, CT
- Average UV index in April: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Shelton, CT
- Average cloud cover in April: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in April
Shelton, CT
- 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).
