April weather forecastJersey City, NJ

April

Weather in April

April in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of April, the average high-temperature transitions from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in March to a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C). During the month of April, Jersey City anticipates a mean low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Jersey City is 72%.

Rainfall

In Jersey City, during April, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Jersey City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Jersey City, New Jersey. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Jersey City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Jersey City, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.9 days and aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 45.1°F (7.3°C) waters cooler than 50°F (10°C) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of April in Jersey City, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Jersey City, New Jersey, are 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively.

In April, the average relative humidity in Jersey City, New Jersey, is 72%.

In Jersey City, during April, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

April is the last month it regularly snows in Jersey City. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Jersey City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

In Jersey City, New Jersey, in April, the average water temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C). Swimming in 45.1°F (7.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The average day length in April in Jersey City is 13h and 19min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

In Jersey City, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.4h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

46.6°F

57.4°F

67.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.3mph

9.7mph

8.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

4.9

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.8

12.8

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average high temperature in April: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

Average low temperature in April: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average pressure in April: 29.98"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).

Average wind speed in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average wind speed in April: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average humidity in April: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average rainfall in April: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days

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

Average snowfall in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average snowfall in April: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average sea temperature in April: 45.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average daylight in April: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in April: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Jersey City, NJ

Average cloud cover in April: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Jersey City, NJ

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).