April weather forecast
Orleans, MA

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Weather in April

April in Orleans, Massachusetts, is a frosty spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

In Orleans, the average high-temperature in April slightly increases from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in March to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Orleans's nocturnal April readings average at a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout April, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Orleans, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Orleans, the average sunshine in April is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Orleans is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Orleans in April?

In April, in Orleans, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Orleans, in April, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Orleans, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in April?

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Orleans, the average day length in April is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Orleans?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Orleans have in April?

In Orleans, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Orleans, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Orleans, MA

Average temperature in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average high temperature in April: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Orleans, MA

Average pressure in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Orleans, MA

Average wind speed in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average wind speed in April: 15.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Orleans, MA

Average humidity in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall days in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Orleans, MA

Average snowfall in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Orleans, MA

Average snowfall days in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Orleans, MA

Average sunshine days in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Orleans, MA

Average UV index in April - Orleans, 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
Orleans, MA

Average cloud cover in April - Orleans, MA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Orleans, MA

Average visibility in April - Orleans, 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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