April weather forecast
Lockport, NY

April

Weather in April

Lockport sees the onset of spring by April. It is noticeably warmer and more enjoyable than the previous month of March. Even though rainfall is more frequent, the snowfall eventually falls away, signaling the end of the long winter. This month observes an evident surge in average daylight hours, making the city more lively. The relatively mild weather of April sets the stage for the much warmer month of May.

Temperature

The onset of April marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 3.8°C in March to a fresh 10.3°C. Lockport observes an average low-temperature of 3°C during April nights.

Humidity

In Lockport, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lockport, New York, in April, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 65mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 712mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lockport, during April, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 636mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?
In April, in Lockport, the average high-temperature is 10.3°C, and the average low-temperature is 3°C.
What is the average humidity in April in Lockport?
The average relative humidity in April is 77%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In Lockport, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm of precipitation.
How much does it snow in Lockport in April?
In Lockport, during April, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm of snow.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Lockport, the average day length in April is 13h and 26min.
When are sunrise and sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
How long on average sun shines in April?
The average sunshine duration in April is 7.5h.
What is the UV index reading in April?
In Lockport, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in April - Lockport, NY
Average temperature in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average high temperature in April: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.5°C).

Average pressure in April - Lockport, NY
Average pressure in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average pressure in April: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Lockport, NY
Average wind speed in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average wind speed in April: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in April - Lockport, NY
Average humidity in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in April - Lockport, NY
Average rainfall in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall in April: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (48mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Lockport, NY
Average rainfall days in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in April - Lockport, NY
Average snowfall in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall in April: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April - Lockport, NY
Average snowfall days in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Lockport, NY
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Lockport, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April - Lockport, NY
Average cloud cover in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April - Lockport, NY
Average visibility in April
Lockport, NY
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).

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