April weather forecastLa Plata, MD
April
Weather in April
With April emerges a noticeable hint of summer as temperatures leap to a considerably warmer 65.5°F (18.6°C) during the day, giving a true sense of spring's arrival in La Plata. The continuous rise in temperature manifests with a steady increase in the night temperature, settling to a comfortably cool 47.7°F (8.7°C). April's weather deviates from March with its rainfall totaling up to 2.4" (61mm) and spreading across approximately 14.8 days. Distinct from the neighboring month of May, April experiences less relative humidity, reading at around 73%. With the shift in the season, sunshine hours witness an elongation with the seasonable spring sunlight lasting for approximately 8.7 hours a day.Temperature
With the onset of April, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from March's fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). La Plata's temperature in April lowers to a consistent average of 47.7°F (8.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In La Plata, Maryland, during April, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, La Plata aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in La Plata is 13h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
La Plata, MD
- Average high temperature in April: 65.5°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 (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 47.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in April
La Plata, 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
La Plata, MD
- Average wind speed in April: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in April
La Plata, MD
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).
Average rainfall in April
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall in April: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in April
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in April
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall in April: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in April
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
La Plata, 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: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in April
La Plata, MD
- Average sunshine days in April: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in April
La Plata, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
La Plata, MD
- Average cloud cover in April: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in April
La Plata, 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).
