April weather forecast
Dorchester, NJ

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Dorchester, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.8°F (8.2°C) and max 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

The start of April signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in March to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). April's average low-temperature reading settles at a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout April, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of April, in Dorchester, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Dorchester, the average sunshine in April is 8.8h.

UV index

In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dorchester in April?

Dorchester in April has an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in April is 73%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Dorchester, in April, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dorchester?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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 Dorchester, the average day length in April is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in April 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
Dorchester, NJ

Average temperature in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average pressure in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average wind speed in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average humidity in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average rainfall in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average rainfall days in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average snowfall in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average snowfall days in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Dorchester, NJ

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

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
Dorchester, NJ

Average sunshine days in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average UV index in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average cloud cover in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Dorchester, NJ

Average visibility in April - Dorchester, NJ
  • 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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