April weather forecast
New York, USA

April in New York State signifies a definitive shift towards spring. As winter's cold retreats, warmer days and blossoming flora become the hallmarks of this month. However, the state's diverse landscape ensures that weather conditions are not uniform across all regions.

In upstate New York, especially near the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, temperatures start to rise consistently. The general range lies between 35°F (1.7°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). While the chances of snowfall drastically reduce, late snow events, particularly in elevated regions, are not entirely ruled out. Instead, rain becomes more common, fostering the growth of early spring vegetation.

Downstate areas, including the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, enjoy more consistently mild conditions. Temperatures here tend to fluctuate between 45°F (7.2°C) and 60°F (15.6°C). The urban heat island effect in metropolises like New York City is even more pronounced, especially on clear days. This phenomenon can lead to temperatures that are a few degrees higher than in neighboring regions.

When compared to the unpredictable nature of March, April offers more stability in its weather patterns. While early April can still have remnants of March's volatility, by mid to late April, the promise of consistent spring warmth becomes evident. With extended daylight hours and blossoming trees, the environment is invigorated, paving the way for the warmer and more humid conditions of May.

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• New York - April »
  During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, New York aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, New York aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Buffalo - April »
  In Buffalo in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Buffalo in April, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Rochester - April »
  In Rochester during April, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Rochester, during April, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.
• Yonkers - April »
  April is the last month it regularly snows in Yonkers, New York. April is the last month it regularly snows in Yonkers, New York.
• Syracuse - April »
  During 3.9 snowfall days, in April, Syracuse aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. During 3.9 snowfall days, in April, Syracuse aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.
• Albany - April »
  In Albany, New York, during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month in Albany, New York.
• New Rochelle - April »
  In New Rochelle, during April, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In New Rochelle, during April, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.
• Mount Vernon - April »
  In Mount Vernon, during April, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. During 0.5 snowfall days, in April, Mount Vernon aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Schenectady - April »
  In Schenectady in April, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Schenectady, during April, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.
• Utica - April »
  The month with the most rainfall in Utica is April, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Utica, during April, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
• White Plains - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in White Plains, New York, are April and August, with an average relative humidity of 71%. On the first day of April in White Plains, New York, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:20 pm.
• Hempstead - April »
  On the first day of April in Hempstead, New York, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. April characterizes Hempstead's transition into spring with noticeably longer daylight hours reaching 13.3, an increase compared to March.