April weather forecast
Lancaster, VA

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Weather in April

April in Lancaster, Virginia, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of April, Lancaster's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in March to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). An average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) is common during the nights of April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Lancaster, Virginia, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, during April, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Lancaster, Virginia. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Lancaster aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Lancaster, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lancaster, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, Virginia, the average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, 66.6°F (19.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.7°F (9.3°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Lancaster?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in Lancaster in April?

In Lancaster, in April, during 15.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Lancaster?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Lancaster aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in April?

In Lancaster, the average day length in April is 13h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Lancaster?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lancaster, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Lancaster?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Lancaster is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Lancaster?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Lancaster is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Lancaster, VA

Average temperature in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in April
Lancaster, VA

Average pressure in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Lancaster, VA

Average wind speed in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in April
Lancaster, VA

Average humidity in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in April
Lancaster, VA

Average rainfall in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in April
Lancaster, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Lancaster, VA

Average snowfall in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Lancaster, VA

Average snowfall days in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Lancaster, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Lancaster, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in April
Lancaster, VA

Average UV index in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Lancaster, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Lancaster, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in April
Lancaster, VA

Average visibility in April - Lancaster, VA
  • 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).

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