April weather forecastChesapeake Beach, MD

April

Weather in April

April brings on the full freshness of spring in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The community can expect to see much more sun compared to the preceding months, due to 13.2 hours average daylight availability. From March to April, Chesapeake Beach experiences a significant temperature increase, with average high reaching up to 62.2°F (16.8°C). Rainfall also tends to spike in April, preparing the region for the impending summer months. Snowfall, on the other hand, is entirely out of the picture in April.

Temperature

Chesapeake Beach's weather in April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from March's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). An average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) is observed in Chesapeake Beach during the April nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 73%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout April, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Chesapeake Beach, snow does not fall in April through October.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).
Note: While a brief time in 52°F (11.1°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In Chesapeake Beach, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during April translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in April, in Chesapeake Beach, is 62.2°F (16.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C).

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Chesapeake Beach, during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall.

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

In April, the average ocean temperature is 52°F (11.1°C). Swimming in 52°F (11.1°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The average day length in April is 13h and 14min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Chesapeake Beach is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

50.9°F

62.2°F

71.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph

10.4mph

8.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.8

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.7

16.3

14.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average high temperature in April: 62.2°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 (40.6°F).

Average low temperature in April: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average pressure in April: 30"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).

Average wind speed in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average wind speed in April: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average humidity in April: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average rainfall in April: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in April: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average sea temperature in April: 52°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average daylight in April: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in April: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in April: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Chesapeake Beach, MD

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).