April weather forecast
Essex, MA

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Weather in April

April is a fresh spring month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of April, Essex's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a cold 41°F (5°C) in March to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In Essex, the expected average low-temperature for April is an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout April, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Essex aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In Essex, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Essex?

In Essex, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.5°F (4.7°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How many days does it rain in April in Essex?

In Essex, in April, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Essex aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Essex, MA

Average temperature in April - Essex, MA
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Essex, MA

Average pressure in April - Essex, MA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Essex, MA

Average wind speed in April - Essex, MA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Essex, MA

Average humidity in April - Essex, MA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Essex, MA

Average rainfall in April - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in April
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days in April - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Essex, MA

Average snowfall in April - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days in April - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Essex, MA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Essex, MA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days in April - Essex, MA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

Average UV index in April
Essex, MA

Average UV index in April - Essex, MA
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Essex, MA

Average cloud cover in April - Essex, MA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Essex, MA

Average visibility in April - Essex, MA
  • 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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