April weather forecast
Union City, NJ

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Weather in April

April sees the weather become decidedly spring-like, leaving the previous colder months' vestiges far behind. A marked leap in temperature spells highs reaching up to 57.6°F (14.2°C), contrasting sharply with those from cold March. Union City begins to bask in the warmth of spring, as the days elongate further, allowing more time for outdoor activities. The typically erratic nature of April weather may witness rainstorms and clear skies in quick succession. The strong winds of March also begin to mellow down as April progresses.

Temperature

April's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in March to a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). During April, Union City's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Union City, during April, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, Union City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Union City, the average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during April morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Union City?

In Union City, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Union City, during April, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, Union City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Union City, the average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Union City have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Union City?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Union City, NJ

Average temperature in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.6°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 (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Union City, NJ

Average pressure in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Union City, NJ

Average wind speed in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Union City, NJ

Average humidity in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in April
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall days in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall days in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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
Union City, NJ

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

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

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Union City, NJ

Average sunshine days in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Union City, NJ

Average UV index in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Union City, NJ

Average cloud cover in April - Union City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Union City, NJ

Average visibility in April - Union City, 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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