April weather forecast
Essex, CT

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Essex, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Essex's transition into April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in March to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). During April, the average low-temperature is an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Essex, during April, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Essex. In Essex, in April, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Essex, Connecticut, is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of April, in Essex, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Essex, the average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Essex?

During April, Essex experiences an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the least humid month in Essex?

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in April in Essex?

In April, the average relative humidity in Essex is 73%.

How much does it rain in Essex in April?

In Essex, during April, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Essex?

In April, in Essex, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout April, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Essex?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Essex, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Essex?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Essex?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Essex is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Essex, CT

Average temperature in April - Essex, CT
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Essex, CT

Average pressure in April - Essex, CT
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Essex, CT

Average wind speed in April - Essex, CT
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Essex, CT

Average humidity in April - Essex, CT
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Essex, CT

Average rainfall in April - Essex, CT
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in April
Essex, CT

Average rainfall days in April - Essex, CT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Essex, CT

Average snowfall in April - Essex, CT
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Essex, CT

Average snowfall days in April - Essex, CT
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Essex, CT

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Essex, CT
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Essex, CT

Average sunshine days in April - Essex, CT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Essex, CT

Average UV index in April - Essex, CT
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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
Essex, CT

Average cloud cover in April - Essex, CT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

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

Average visibility in April
Essex, CT

Average visibility in April - Essex, CT
  • 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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