April weather forecastKitty Hawk, NC

April

Weather in April

April in Kitty Hawk amplifies the warming trend as true springtime weather emerges. The most conspicuous shift is seen in the temperature of the sea, touching 54°F (12.2°C). Cloud cover decreases further, permitting extended periods of sunshine. As climate conditions progress from April to May, a marked temperature hike accompanies this transition. Sunny days increase, heralding the impending approach of summer.

Temperature

As April sets in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in March to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Kitty Hawk notes an average temperature descent to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kitty Hawk, during April, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kitty Hawk, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In Kitty Hawk, the average seawater temperature in April is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 54.1°F (12.3°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 April, the average length of the day is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the average sunshine in April is 9.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

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

In Kitty Hawk, in April, the average high-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

In April, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Kitty Hawk, in April, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall in Kitty Hawk.

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Kitty Hawk, the average seawater temperature in April is 54.1°F (12.3°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.

In April, the average day length is 13h and 8min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.8h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat 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

53.4°F

61.5°F

69.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8mph

14.5mph

12.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

16.1

14.5

Average snowfall

0.2"

Average snowfall days

0.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.3

13.7

10.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average high temperature in April: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

Average low temperature in April: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average pressure in April: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average wind speed in April: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average rainfall in April: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average rainfall days in April: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average sea temperature in April: 54°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average daylight in April: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average sunshine days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

Average cloud cover in April: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in April
Kitty Hawk, NC

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).