April weather forecast
The Forks, ME

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Weather in April

April rings in the spring season in The Forks, with appreciable growth in daylight and sunshine hours. The temperatures further elevate to touch a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C), stirring the surroundings into a freshness that spells the arrival of spring. Rainfall takes lead over snowfall, which reduces significantly. The transition from winter to spring is visible and adds a vibrant charm to the Maine weather. April offers the first taste of an approaching summer with its warming temperatures and longer daylight.

Temperature

The start of April is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 32°F (0°C) in March to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout April, the temperature falls to an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In The Forks, in April, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in The Forks, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In The Forks, during April, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 94.5 snowfall days, and 72.09" (1831mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In The Forks, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of April in The Forks, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in The Forks is 6.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in The Forks is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in The Forks?

In The Forks, in April, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April in The Forks?

In April, the average relative humidity in The Forks, Maine, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in April in The Forks?

In April, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout April, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in The Forks?

In The Forks, Maine, in April, during 9.7 snowfall days, 8.98" (228mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does The Forks have in April?

The average day length in April in The Forks, Maine, is 13h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in The Forks?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in The Forks, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in The Forks?

The average sunshine duration in April is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April in The Forks?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
The Forks, ME

Average temperature in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
The Forks, ME

Average pressure in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
The Forks, ME

Average wind speed in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in April
The Forks, ME

Average humidity in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in April
The Forks, ME

Average rainfall in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in April
The Forks, ME

Average rainfall days in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in April
The Forks, ME

Average snowfall in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 8.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
The Forks, ME

Average snowfall days in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average snowfall days in April: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 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
The Forks, ME

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in April
The Forks, ME

Average sunshine days in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
The Forks, ME

Average UV index in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
The Forks, ME

Average cloud cover in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in April
The Forks, ME

Average visibility in April - The Forks, ME
  • Average visibility in April: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).

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