April weather forecast
South Sanford, ME

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Weather in April

April in South Sanford, Maine, is a cool spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

April signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Throughout April, South Sanford witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Sanford, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In South 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 are January through May, November and December. In South Sanford, in April, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Sanford, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

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

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in April?

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

How much does it snow in April?

In South Sanford, in April, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Sanford have in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

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 long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in April
South Sanford, ME

Average temperature in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average pressure in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average wind speed in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average humidity in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average rainfall in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average rainfall days in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average snowfall in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average snowfall days in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

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

Average sunshine days in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average UV index in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average cloud cover in April - South 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
South Sanford, ME

Average visibility in April - South 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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