April weather forecastGermantown, MD
April
Weather in April
In April, Germantown sheds the last of its winter chill and embraces warmer temperatures. The weather undergoes a significant improvement with more sunlight casting a brighter glow over the city. Rainfall marks the month, bringing about refreshing showers. Additionally, the wind mellows down, contributing to a more enjoyable outdoor environment. April sees a sharp decline in snowfall, marking the conclusion of the icy spell for the year.Temperature
A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in April, changing from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in March to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). During April, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 73%.Rainfall
In Germantown, in April, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Germantown, Maryland. In Germantown, during April, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In Germantown, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during April morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Germantown, MD
- Average high temperature in April: 63.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in April
Germantown, MD
- Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Germantown, MD
- Average wind speed in April: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in April
Germantown, MD
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in April
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall in April: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").
Average rainfall days in April
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in April
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall in April: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Germantown, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in April
Germantown, MD
- Average sunshine days in April: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Germantown, 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
Germantown, 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
Germantown, MD
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
