April weather forecast
Sunset, ME

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Weather in April

April is a frosty spring month in Sunset, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

April's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from March's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). April's average low-temperature is a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.

Humidity

In Sunset, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout April, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sunset, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Sunset aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.2 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

During April, Sunset experiences an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Sunset, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Sunset, in April, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Sunset aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset have in April?

In Sunset, the average day length in April is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Sunset, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Sunset, ME

Average temperature in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average high temperature in April: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in April
Sunset, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in April
Sunset, ME

Average wind speed in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Sunset, ME

Average humidity in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in April
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall days in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sunset, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sunset, ME

Average sunshine days in April - Sunset, ME
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Sunset, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Sunset, ME

Average cloud cover in April - Sunset, 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 31).

Average visibility in April
Sunset, ME

Average visibility in April - Sunset, 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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