April weather forecast
Durham, PA

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Durham, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Durham experiences a temperature shift with the start of April, with average high-temperatures moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in March to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). During April, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout April, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.4 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Durham aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Durham, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in April interprets into the following advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

During April, Durham experiences an average high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Durham?

April and July, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Durham, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Durham, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Durham, Pennsylvania. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Durham aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in April?

In April, the average day length in Durham is 13h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Durham, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Durham, PA

Average temperature in April - Durham, PA
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.6°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Durham, PA

Average pressure in April - Durham, PA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"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
Durham, PA

Average wind speed in April - Durham, PA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Durham, PA

Average humidity in April - Durham, PA
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Durham, PA

Average rainfall in April - Durham, PA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in April
Durham, PA

Average rainfall days in April - Durham, PA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Durham, PA

Average snowfall in April - Durham, PA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Durham, PA

Average snowfall days in April - Durham, PA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
Durham, PA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Durham, PA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Durham, PA

Average sunshine days in April - Durham, PA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in April
Durham, PA

Average UV index in April - Durham, PA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Durham, PA

Average cloud cover in April - Durham, PA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in April
Durham, PA

Average visibility in April - Durham, PA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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