April weather forecast
Plaisted, ME

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Weather in April

April is a wintry spring month in Plaisted, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Plaisted sees an increase in average high-temperatures during April, moving from a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in March to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). April nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Plaisted is 88%.

Rainfall

In Plaisted, in April, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plaisted, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plaisted, in April, during 11.8 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plaisted, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 71.89" (1826mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Plaisted, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 5.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Plaisted is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in April leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is April cold in Plaisted?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Plaisted, is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Plaisted?

In Plaisted, Maine, the average relative humidity in April is 88%.

How many days does it rain in April in Plaisted?

In April, in Plaisted, Maine, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout April, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Plaisted in April?

In Plaisted, Maine, in April, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plaisted have in April?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Plaisted?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Plaisted?

The average sunshine duration in April in Plaisted, Maine, is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Plaisted?

In Plaisted, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Plaisted, ME

Average temperature in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Plaisted, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Plaisted, ME

Average wind speed in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Plaisted, ME

Average humidity in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Plaisted, ME

Average rainfall in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in April
Plaisted, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Plaisted, ME

Average snowfall in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 7.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Plaisted, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Plaisted, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Plaisted, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

Average UV index in April
Plaisted, ME

Average UV index in April - Plaisted, 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
Plaisted, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Plaisted, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 66

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 42).

Average visibility in April
Plaisted, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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