April weather forecast
St. Augustine, FL

April ensures that St. Augustine's characters bathe in a blissful blend of extended sunshine hours and moderate rainfall. The city, bathed in the warmth of the spring sun, attracts nature enthusiasts as wildlife begins to thrive. Unsurprisingly, rainfall takes a backseat in April with an average rainfall of just 2.6" (66mm), the lowest for the first half of the year. Nevertheless, the scattered showers compliment the city's temperate climate and maintain the vibrancy of the flora. In essence, April adds brilliance to St. Augustine's charm with its satisfying weather.

Temperature

The dawn of April in St. Augustine sees an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), subtly contrasting with March's 73°F (22.8°C). In April, the temperature in St. Augustine drops to an average of 57.9°F (14.4°C) at night.

Rainfall

In April, in St. Augustine, Florida, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout April, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In St. Augustine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116 days and collects up to 50" (1270mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature in St. Augustine is 71.2°F (21.8°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in St. Augustine is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of April, in St. Augustine, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

March through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in St. Augustine.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in St. Augustine is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 10 in April interprets into the following advice:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Reduce the risk of sunburn by avoiding prolonged exposure and using sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.