April weather forecast
Ellicott City, MD

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Weather in April

April in Ellicott City marks a significant shift in weather patterns highlighted by spring’s full bloom. It witnesses considerable warmth as the mercury can hit a pleasant 63.1°F (17.3°C), signifying one of the most significant temperature jumps of the year. Abrupt showers add to April's charm as rainfall increases compared to previous months, and snow becomes a thing of the past. Longer daylight hours coupled with sunnier days enhance outdoor activities and festivities. As April ends, the weather gears up for May, bringing along the early signs of summer.

Temperature

April's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from March's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Ellicott City, during the month of April, experiences an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ellicott City, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ellicott City are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Ellicott City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Ellicott City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during April morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In April, in Ellicott City, the average high-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Ellicott City?

In Ellicott City, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Ellicott City, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Ellicott City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

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

How high is the UV index in April?

In Ellicott City, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average temperature in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average high temperature in April: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Ellicott City, MD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average wind speed in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average humidity in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average rainfall in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average rainfall days in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average snowfall in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average snowfall days in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average sunshine days in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average UV index in April - Ellicott City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average cloud cover in April - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Ellicott City, MD

Average visibility in April - Ellicott City, 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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