April weather forecast
Niagara Falls, NY

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The glorious Niagara Falls in New York
The glorious Niagara Falls in New York

Weather in April

April in Niagara Falls, New York showcases the business end of spring with milder weather and more rainfall, signaling a transition from the harsh winter. The increase in rainfall isn’t a deterrent, rather it helps in endorsing the city’s vibrant green cover. The temperature explores new highs and lows, making it a month with climactic diversity, with highs resting at 55.7°F (13.2°C) and lows at about 34.6°F (1.4°C). This changing weather spectrum sets the tempo for the entrance of May flowers.

Temperature

April's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from March's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). April is noted for a mean low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout April, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in April, Niagara Falls aggregates 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Niagara Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.8 days and aggregates up to 76.1" (1933mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In Niagara Falls, 55.8°F (13.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Niagara Falls, in April, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in April, Niagara Falls aggregates 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Niagara Falls, the average day length in April is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Niagara Falls?

The average sunshine duration in April is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average temperature in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 34.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average rainfall in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average rainfall in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.7"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and November (3.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average snowfall in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (23.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Niagara Falls, 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: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h).

Average UV index in April
Niagara Falls, NY

Average UV index in April - Niagara Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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