April weather forecast
Sanford, ME

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Weather in April

The onset of April sees Sanford shedding its wintry cloak and embracing springtime. The city begins to bloom, with flowers adding colors to Sanford's canvas. Rain replaces snow, nourishing the city's flora. Coupled with the clear skies, April also brings warmer temperatures, going as high as 50.5°F (10.3°C). Sanford inhabitants breathe relief as winter's remnants fade away, making room for pleasant weather.

Temperature

Sanford's transition into April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in March to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). April is noted for a mean low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in April, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Sanford, Maine. In Sanford, during April, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Sanford, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of April, in Sanford, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Sanford is 7.9h.

UV index

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Sanford?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sanford, Maine, during April are 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Sanford?

April and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in April in Sanford?

In Sanford, Maine, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in April?

In Sanford, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Sanford?

In April, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout April, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Sanford?

In Sanford, Maine, the average day length in April is 13h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Sanford?

On the first day of April in Sanford, Maine, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April in Sanford?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanford is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Sanford, ME

Average temperature in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in April
Sanford, ME

Average pressure in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Sanford, ME

Average wind speed in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in April
Sanford, ME

Average humidity in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in April
Sanford, ME

Average rainfall in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in April
Sanford, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Sanford, ME

Average snowfall in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Sanford, ME

Average snowfall days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Sanford, ME

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Sanford, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in April
Sanford, ME

Average UV index in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Sanford, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in April
Sanford, ME

Average visibility in April - Sanford, ME
  • 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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