April weather forecast
Ridgefield, CT

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Weather in April

Blooming into April, Ridgefield witnesses the first full flush of spring. With daylight stretching its arms for 13.4 hours, soft sunlight filtering through the green leaves is not uncommon. Warmer days are on the rise, but the nights continue to remain cool. Unsurprisingly, rainfall makes a marked appearance, typically amounting to 0.98" (25mm). As the last vestiges of winter dissolve, an increase in temperature levels hints that Ridgefield is moving towards a warmer future.

Temperature

Ridgefield's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in March to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). April brings an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) to Ridgefield.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ridgefield, in April, during 11.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridgefield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Ridgefield aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ridgefield, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

UV index

In Ridgefield, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the least humid month in Ridgefield?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout April, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Ridgefield aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgefield have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Ridgefield?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Ridgefield?

In Ridgefield, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Ridgefield, CT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average wind speed in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Ridgefield, CT

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

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

Average rainfall in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average rainfall in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average rainfall days in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average snowfall in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ridgefield, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ridgefield, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average sunshine days in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Ridgefield, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Ridgefield, CT

Average cloud cover in April - Ridgefield, CT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Ridgefield, CT

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

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

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