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 and 55°F. 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 and 60°F. 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 »
  In New York, during April, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" of precipitation. During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, New York aggregates 0.2" of snow.
• Buffalo - April »
  In Buffalo during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" of precipitation. In Buffalo, in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" of snow.
• Rochester - April »
  In Rochester in April, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.65" of snow is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Rochester sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 pm.
• Yonkers - April »
  On the first day of April in Yonkers sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. April is the last month it regularly snows in Yonkers, New York.
• Syracuse - April »
  April is the least humid month in Syracuse with an average relative humidity of 78%. April is the last month it regularly snows in Syracuse, New York.
• Albany - April »
  In Albany during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" of snow. In Albany, in April, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" of snow.
• New Rochelle - April »
  During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, New Rochelle aggregates 0.08" of snow. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, New Rochelle aggregates 0.08" of snow.
• Mount Vernon - April »
  On the last day of April, in Mount Vernon sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT. In April, in Mount Vernon the rain falls for 14.7 days.
• Schenectady - April »
  In Schenectady, in April, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" of snow. In Schenectady, in April, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.32" of accumulated precipitation.
• Utica - April »
  In Utica, New York, in April, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.09" of snow is typically accumulated. In Utica in April, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.82" of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• White Plains - April »
  On the first day of April in White Plains sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. In April, in White Plains the rain falls for 15.3 days.
• Hempstead - April »
  April characterizes Hempstead's transition into spring with noticeably longer daylight hours reaching 13.3, an increase compared to March. In Hempstead, New York, during April, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" of precipitation.