April weather forecast
Riverside, CT

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Weather in April

The weather in April truly ushers in the spring season in Riverside, as frost-tipped mornings give way to warmer afternoons. Amidst a display of blossoming flowers, residents prepare for increased rainfall. April signifies the transition phase from the freezing seashores to more temperate waters, promising the upcoming warm season. However, the embedded winds in Riverside's weather, although slightly minimized, play their part in the landscape. This period experiences the highest rainfall from 3.15" (80mm), painting an image of the typical spring showers.

Temperature

Riverside in April sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in March to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). April witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, during April, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverside, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Riverside. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Riverside aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.8 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Riverside, the average seawater temperature in April is 44.2°F (6.8°C).
Note: Dipping into 44.2°F (6.8°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in April 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: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in April translates into the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Riverside, in April, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Riverside aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in April?

In Riverside, in April, the average water temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). Swimming in 44.2°F (6.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Riverside, the average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Riverside, CT

Average pressure in April - Riverside, 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
Riverside, CT

Average wind speed in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Riverside, CT

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, June and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Riverside, CT

Average rainfall in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.44").

Average rainfall days in April
Riverside, CT

Average rainfall days in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Riverside, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Riverside, CT

Average snowfall days in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Riverside, CT

Average sea temperature in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average sea temperature in April: 44.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.5°F).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Riverside, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Riverside, CT

Average sunshine days in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Riverside, CT

Average UV index in April - Riverside, 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
Riverside, CT

Average cloud cover in April - Riverside, CT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Riverside, CT

Average visibility in April - Riverside, 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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