April weather forecast
Chester, MD

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Chester, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Chester sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of April, moving from March's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). During the month of April, an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Chester is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chester, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Chester aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Chester, the average seawater temperature in April is 51.4°F (10.8°C).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) in 51.4°F (10.8°C) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 55.4°F (13°C) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Chester, the average sunshine in April is 8.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during April translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Chester, 61.5°F (16.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 48°F (8.9°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Chester, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Chester aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in April?

In April, the average ocean temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C). Swimming in 51.4°F (10.8°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in April?

In Chester, the average day length in April is 13h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in April?

In Chester, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Chester, MD

Average temperature in April - Chester, MD
  • Average high temperature in April: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Chester, MD

Average pressure in April - Chester, MD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Chester, MD

Average wind speed in April - Chester, MD
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Chester, MD

Average humidity in April - Chester, MD
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Chester, MD

Average rainfall in April - Chester, MD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in April
Chester, MD

Average rainfall days in April - Chester, MD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chester, MD

Average snowfall in April - Chester, MD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chester, MD

Average snowfall days in April - Chester, MD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Chester, MD

Average sea temperature in April - Chester, MD
  • Average sea temperature in April: 51.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chester, MD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Chester, MD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chester, MD

Average sunshine days in April - Chester, MD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Chester, MD

Average UV index in April - Chester, MD
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Chester, MD

Average cloud cover in April - Chester, MD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Chester, MD

Average visibility in April - Chester, MD
  • 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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