April weather forecast
Sanford, ME

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Weather in April

The onset of April sees Sanford shedding its wintry cloak and embracing springtime. The city begins to bloom, with flowers adding colors to Sanford's canvas. Rain replaces snow, nourishing the city's flora. Coupled with the clear skies, April also brings warmer temperatures, going as high as 50.5°F (10.3°C). Sanford inhabitants breathe relief as winter's remnants fade away, making room for pleasant weather.

Temperature

Sanford's weather in April presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) in March to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). Sanford anticipates an average minimum temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) in the month of April.

Humidity

April and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in April, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanford are January through May, November and December. In Sanford, in April, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Sanford is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in April translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Sanford, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

April and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Sanford, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in April?

In April, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout April, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Sanford, in April, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Sanford?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in April?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Sanford, ME

Average temperature in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Sanford, ME

Average pressure in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Sanford, ME

Average wind speed in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in April
Sanford, ME

Average humidity in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Sanford, ME

Average rainfall in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in April
Sanford, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sanford, ME

Average snowfall in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sanford, ME

Average snowfall days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sanford, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Sanford, ME

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Sanford, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Sanford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Sanford, ME

Average visibility in April - Sanford, ME
  • 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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