April weather forecast
Greenbelt, MD

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Weather in April

Greenbelt residents anticipate April for its reputation of heralding the true beginning of Spring. Temperature averages from 52.3°F (11.3°C) to 64.8°F (18.2°C) mark both a farewell to snowfall and a welcome to rainfall. The distinction between night and day is even more pronounced, as the length of daylight extends to an appealing 13.3 hours. The weather in April is certainly gentler than March and it also prepares Greenbelt for the coming warmth of May.

Temperature

Greenbelt's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in March to a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C). An average temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is recorded during the nights in April.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In April, in Greenbelt, Maryland, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout April, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greenbelt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Greenbelt, Maryland. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Greenbelt aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Greenbelt, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Greenbelt is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Greenbelt, the average sunshine in April is 8.8h.

UV index

In Greenbelt, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Greenbelt?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Greenbelt, is 64.8°F (18.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What are the least humid months in Greenbelt?

The months with the lowest humidity in Greenbelt are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in April in Greenbelt?

In Greenbelt, Maryland, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in Greenbelt in April?

In Greenbelt, during April, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Greenbelt?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Greenbelt aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

In April, the average day length is 13h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Greenbelt?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Greenbelt?

In Greenbelt, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Greenbelt?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Greenbelt, Maryland, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average temperature in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average pressure in April - Greenbelt, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average wind speed in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average humidity in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall days in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall days in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

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 5min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average sunshine days in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average UV index in April - Greenbelt, 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).

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Average cloud cover in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average cloud cover in April - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Greenbelt, MD

Average visibility in April - Greenbelt, 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).

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