April weather forecast
Bristol, ME

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Weather in April

April is a chilly spring month in Bristol, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

April brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from March's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, in April, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout April, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bristol, Maine, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Bristol, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, in Bristol, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout April, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Bristol, in April, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Bristol?

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

Average temperature in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 49.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in April
Bristol, ME

Average pressure in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Bristol, ME

Average wind speed in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Bristol, ME

Average humidity in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in April
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall days in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Bristol, ME

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Bristol, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Bristol, ME

Average UV index in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Bristol, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Bristol, ME

Average visibility in April - Bristol, ME
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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