April weather forecast
Colonie, NY

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Weather in April

April is a fresh spring month in Colonie, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

The shift into April is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Colonie's average low-temperature in the month of April is recorded at a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colonie, in April, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colonie, during April, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Colonie, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.3 days and aggregates up to 29.72" (755mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 27, 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 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C) respectively.

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 Colonie, the average relative humidity in April is 73%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout April, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In April, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout April, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Colonie have in April?

In April, the average day length in Colonie is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colonie have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Colonie, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Colonie, NY

Average temperature in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Colonie, NY

Average pressure in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average pressure in April: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Colonie, NY

Average wind speed in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Colonie, NY

Average humidity in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Colonie, NY

Average rainfall in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

Average rainfall days in April
Colonie, NY

Average rainfall days in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average rainfall days in April: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Colonie, NY

Average snowfall in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Colonie, NY

Average snowfall days in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Colonie, NY

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Colonie, NY
  • 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: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Colonie, NY

Average sunshine days in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Colonie, NY

Average UV index in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Colonie, NY

Average cloud cover in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Colonie, NY

Average visibility in April - Colonie, NY
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (5mi).

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