April weather forecastSands Point, NY

April

Weather in April

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

Temperature

The beginning of April signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in March to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). Sands Point, during April nights, observes an average temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sands Point, in April, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Sands Point, the average seawater temperature in April is 46°F (7.8°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 46°F (7.8°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In Sands Point, New York, 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

In April, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during April translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During April, Sands Point 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 Sands Point, New York, is 71%.

In April, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout April, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In Sands Point, New York, the average seawater temperature in April is 46°F (7.8°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

The average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

On the first day of April in Sands Point, 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.

In Sands Point, New York, 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 moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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
Sands Point, 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).