April weather forecast
Mount Rainier, MD

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Weather in April

In April, the weather in Mount Rainier is characterized by the full onset of spring and the disappearance of winter's last vestiges. Temperatures are relatively warm, fluctuating from 47.3°F (8.5°C) to 64.8°F (18.2°C). Importantly, April experiences a risen daylight duration, more sunshine duration and the substantial reduction in snowfall which becomes insignificant during this period. Markedly, April weather reveals an upward trend in wind speed, which is expected to maintain into May. The weather in April marks a positive departure from the colder winter months, and a welcoming of more clement conditions.

Temperature

In April, the average high-temperature increases from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in March to an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C). The average temperature drops to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) during the night in the month of April.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Rainier, Maryland, during April, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Mount Rainier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Mount Rainier aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

In April, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Mount Rainier, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Mount Rainier, is 64.8°F (18.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

In Mount Rainier, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Mount Rainier, in April, during 15.9 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Mount Rainier 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 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, 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 Mount Rainier, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average temperature in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average pressure in April - Mount Rainier, 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average wind speed in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average humidity in April - Mount Rainier, 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average rainfall in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average rainfall days in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average snowfall in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average snowfall days in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Mount Rainier, 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average sunshine days in April - Mount Rainier, MD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Mount Rainier, MD

Average UV index in April - Mount Rainier, 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average cloud cover in April - Mount Rainier, 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
Mount Rainier, MD

Average visibility in April - Mount Rainier, 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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