April weather forecast
Wellfleet, MA

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Weather in April

April defines the essence of spring in Wellfleet, embodying warmer temperatures and longer days compared to March. Sea temperatures begin to escalate, though few dare to brave the 43.5°F (6.4°C) waters. Coupled with prolonged hours of daylight, this month encourages more outdoor pursuits, heralding the start of the spring season. Although rainfall tends to increase, the fair weather and comfortable temperatures overshadow the rain showers. After April's promising spring features, more sun-filled days await in May.

Temperature

Wellfleet's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from an icy 41°F (5°C) in March to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Wellfleet maintains an average of approximately an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) during April nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wellfleet, in April, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wellfleet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) 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, Wellfleet aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C).
Note: Swimming in 43.5°F (6.4°C) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 50°F (10°C) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.

Daylight

In Wellfleet, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.3h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

The high-temperature, in April, in Wellfleet, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Wellfleet, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Wellfleet, in April, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Wellfleet aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in April?

In Wellfleet, in April, the average water temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). Swimming in 43.5°F (6.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Wellfleet have in April?

In Wellfleet, the average day length in April is 13h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Wellfleet?

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

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Wellfleet, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average temperature in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average high temperature in April: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (31.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average pressure in April - Wellfleet, 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
Wellfleet, MA

Average wind speed in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average wind speed in April: 15.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average humidity in April - Wellfleet, 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
Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall days in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average snowfall in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in April
Wellfleet, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average sea temperature in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average sea temperature in April: 43.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Wellfleet, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average sunshine days in April - Wellfleet, MA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average UV index in April - Wellfleet, 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
Wellfleet, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Wellfleet, MA

Average visibility in April - Wellfleet, 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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