April weather forecast
Fort Washington, MD

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Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Fort Washington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in March to a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C). During the month of April, Fort Washington experiences a steady low-temperature average of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Fort Washington are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Fort Washington, in April, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Fort Washington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in April interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Fort Washington, is 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the least humid month in Fort Washington?

April and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Fort Washington.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Fort Washington, in April, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Fort Washington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length in Fort Washington is 13h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Fort Washington, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average temperature in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average high temperature in April: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average pressure in April - Fort Washington, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average wind speed in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average humidity in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average rainfall in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average rainfall days in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average snowfall in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average snowfall days in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Fort Washington, MD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average sunshine days in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average UV index in April - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, MD

Average cloud cover in April - Fort Washington, 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 30).

Average visibility in April
Fort Washington, MD

Average visibility in April - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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