April weather forecastElkton, MD

April

Weather in April

April brings more sun, warmth, and considerably longer days to Elkton, Maryland. The snowfall recorded is near 0.2" (5mm), marking the end of the long winter and setting a pathway for the pleasant spring season. The temperature swing towards a higher range and the sun shines abundantly contributing towards blooming flowers. The city is lush and rejuvenated under the sunny skies.

Temperature

As Elkton welcomes April, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in March to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). During the month of April, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Elkton, during April, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Elkton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elkton, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Elkton, the average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During April, Elkton experiences an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in April is 73%.

In April, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout April, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Elkton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

In April, the average day length is 13h and 17min.

On the first day of April in Elkton, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

In Elkton, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.6h.

In Elkton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. 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
Elkton, MD

  • Average high temperature in April: 61.7°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"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
Elkton, MD

  • Average wind speed in April: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average rainfall in April: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average snowfall in April: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Elkton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Elkton, MD

  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Elkton, 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).