April weather forecast
Caribou, ME

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Weather in April

April is a transitional month for Caribou, with significant changes in temperature. There is still snowfall, but only around 8.62" (219mm) compared to the previous months' heavy snow accumulation. Days are clearly longer and the presence of the sun becomes increasingly noticeable. The spring thaw accelerates as temperature differences between day and night increase, with puddles appearing during the day only to freeze again during colder nights.

Temperature

Entering April, Caribou sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from March's freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During April, Caribou sees a mean low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In Caribou, the average relative humidity in April is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Caribou are January through May, October through December. In Caribou, Maine, during April, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow. In Caribou, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.9 days and aggregates up to 73.35" (1863mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 5.2h.

UV index

In Caribou, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in April translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

In April, in Caribou, the average high-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Caribou, the average relative humidity in April is 86%.

What is the wettest month in Caribou?

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Caribou, in April, during 14.8 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Caribou, in April, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.62" (219mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Caribou, ME

Average temperature in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Caribou, ME

Average pressure in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Caribou, ME

Average wind speed in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Caribou, ME

Average humidity in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in April
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 8.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall days in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Caribou, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Caribou, ME

Average UV index in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Caribou, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in April
Caribou, ME

Average visibility in April - Caribou, ME
  • Average visibility in April: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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