April weather forecast
Plainfield, CT

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Weather in April

April in Plainfield, Connecticut, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in March to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). During April, the temperature in Plainfield is averaged to a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Plainfield, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Plainfield, during April, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Plainfield is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in April translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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 Plainfield?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the least humid month in Plainfield?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, April is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in April in Plainfield?

The average relative humidity in April in Plainfield, Connecticut, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Plainfield in April?

In Plainfield, Connecticut, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, in April, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Connecticut, the average day length in April is 13h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Plainfield?

On the first day of April in Plainfield, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in April in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Plainfield, CT

Average temperature in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Plainfield, CT

Average pressure in April - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, CT

Average wind speed in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Plainfield, CT

Average humidity in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Plainfield, CT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in April
Plainfield, CT

Average rainfall days in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Plainfield, CT

Average snowfall in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Plainfield, CT

Average snowfall days in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Plainfield, CT

Average sunshine days in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Plainfield, CT

Average UV index in April - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, CT

Average cloud cover in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Plainfield, CT

Average visibility in April - Plainfield, CT
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).

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