April weather forecast
Detroit, MI

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The downtown city of Detroit, Michigan viewed from a bird
The downtown city of Detroit, Michigan viewed from a bird's eye angle

Weather in April

April is the start of mild weather for Detroit with pretty high rainfall of 2.64" (67mm). With temperatures ascending toward 53.1°F (11.7°C), the city starts to warm up considerably. Residents are eager to take advantage of the dissipating cold and increased daylight hours. Outdoor activities commence, and Detroit's parks begin to flourish with picnickers and joggers. The first signs of budding trees become more noticeable throughout the city as spring unveils itself.

Temperature

The onset of April marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in March to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Throughout April, an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) is expected in Detroit, Michigan.

Humidity

In Detroit, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, in Detroit, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout April, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Detroit, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Detroit are January through May, October through December. In Detroit, in April, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Detroit, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Detroit, in April, the average water temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).
Note: For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

Daylight

In Detroit, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of April in Detroit, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Detroit is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Detroit?

In Detroit, 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Detroit?

In Detroit, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in Detroit in April?

In Detroit, Michigan, during April, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Detroit?

In Detroit, Michigan, in April, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in April in Detroit?

In April, the average ocean temperature in Detroit, Michigan, is 39.7°F (4.3°C). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

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

The average day length in April in Detroit, Michigan, is 13h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Detroit?

On the first day of April in Detroit, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Detroit?

In Detroit, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Detroit?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Detroit is 3. 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
Detroit, MI

Average temperature in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
Detroit, MI

Average pressure in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Detroit, MI

Average wind speed in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Detroit, MI

Average humidity in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

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Average rainfall in April
Detroit, MI

Average rainfall in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in April
Detroit, MI

Average rainfall days in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Detroit, MI

Average snowfall in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Detroit, MI

Average snowfall days in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in April
Detroit, MI

Average sea temperature in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average sea temperature in April: 39.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (32.7°F).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Detroit, MI

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Detroit, MI

Average sunshine days in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in April
Detroit, MI

Average UV index in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Detroit, MI

Average cloud cover in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in April
Detroit, MI

Average visibility in April - Detroit, MI
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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