Weather in April
April in
Maine is where the essence of spring truly begins to unfurl. It's a month marked by growing warmth and an awakening landscape. Temperatures during this period see a noticeable climb with nights averaging in the upper 20s°F to lower 30s°F, and daytime highs often touching the mid-50s°F.
The coastal regions, such as Brunswick and Rockland, are quicker to embrace the warmer temperatures, thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Inland areas, such as Augusta and Farmington, although warming, can occasionally experience frosty mornings and sporadic snow showers, especially during the earlier parts of the month.
The most striking feature of April in Maine is the rapid transformation of the landscape. The snow that once blanketed the state melts away, replaced by sprouting grass and budding trees. Wildflowers begin their yearly display, dotting fields and forests with bursts of color. As the month progresses, occasional rainfall becomes more common, nurturing the fresh growth and filling streams and rivers.
In comparison to the muddy
March, April experiences drier conditions, although rain showers can still lead to intermittent muddy patches, especially in areas with poor drainage. The strengthening sun plays a crucial role in drying out the landscape and warming the environment.
By the time April nears its end and
May is on the horizon, Maine is ready to bask in the full bloom of spring, with warmer days, lighter jackets, and a landscape filled with verdant hues and blossoming flora.
- Portland - April »
In Portland, during April, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. During 1.6 snowfall days, in April, Portland aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. - Lewiston - April »
In Lewiston in April, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lewiston, Maine, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. - Bangor - April »
In Bangor, Maine, in April, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) of snow. April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Bangor, Maine. - South Portland - April »
During 1.6 snowfall days, in April, South Portland aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. During 1.6 snowfall days, in April, South Portland aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. - Auburn - April »
In Auburn during April, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Auburn during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. - Biddeford - April »
In Biddeford during April, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Biddeford, in April, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. - Sanford - April »
In Sanford, during April, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Sanford, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. - Brunswick - April »
In Brunswick in April, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Brunswick aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. - Scarborough - April »
In Scarborough, in April, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Scarborough during April, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. - Saco - April »
In Saco in April, during 1.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saco, in April, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. - Augusta - April »
In Augusta, during April, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Augusta, in April, during 4.3 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Westbrook - April »
In April, in Westbrook, the rain falls for 11.1 days. In April, in Westbrook, the rain falls for 11.1 days.