April weather forecastPort Washington, NY

April

Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Port Washington, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

April's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from March's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Port Washington reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) in April.

Humidity

In Port Washington, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout April, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.7 days and collects up to 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Port Washington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Port Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Port Washington, in April, the average water temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).
Note: While a brief time in 46°F (7.8°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In Port Washington, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Port Washington, New York, is 8.4h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Aug 9, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During April, Port Washington experiences an average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

In April, the average relative humidity in Port Washington is 71%.

In Port Washington, in April, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Port Washington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

In April, the average ocean temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). Swimming in 46°F (7.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In April, the average day length in Port Washington is 13h and 20min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.4h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

45.1°F

56.1°F

66.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7mph

10.1mph

8.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

4.7

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Port Washington, NY

Average high temperature in April: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

Average low temperature in April: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Port Washington, NY

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
Port Washington, NY

Average wind speed in April: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Port Washington, NY

Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Port Washington, NY

Average rainfall in April: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.36").

Average rainfall days in April
Port Washington, NY

Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Port Washington, NY

Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Port Washington, NY

Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Port Washington, NY

Average sea temperature in April: 46°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 (39.9°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Port Washington, NY

Average daylight in April: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Port Washington, NY

Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Port Washington, NY

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
Port Washington, NY

Average cloud cover in April: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Port Washington, NY

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).