April weather forecast
Swarthmore, PA

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.5°F (16.4°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

In Swarthmore, the average high-temperature in April rises, from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in March, to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). During the month of April, Swarthmore anticipates a mean low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, April is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Swarthmore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In April, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout April, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

The high-temperature during April is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the least humid month?

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Swarthmore, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Swarthmore, during April, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout April, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swarthmore have in April?

In Swarthmore, the average day length in April is 13h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Swarthmore, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Swarthmore, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average temperature in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average high temperature in April: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average pressure in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"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
Swarthmore, PA

Average wind speed in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average humidity in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall days in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average snowfall in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Swarthmore, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Swarthmore, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average sunshine days in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Swarthmore, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average cloud cover in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Swarthmore, PA

Average visibility in April - Swarthmore, PA
  • 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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