April weather forecast
Folly Beach, SC

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Weather in April

April's weather brings a change in comparison to March. The temperatures in April present a climb with the range increasing to 61.9°F (16.6°C) to 71.4°F (21.9°C). April stands as a testimony to Folly Beach's lack of snowfall which remains consistent throughout the year. The hours of daylight extend further as compared to March, and the average wind speeds remain steady, providing an atmospheric stability. An increase in rainfall and the absence of snowfall make April a quintessential spring month in Folly Beach.

Temperature

Folly Beach, South Carolina, in April experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from March's refreshing 64.4°F (18°C) to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Throughout April, Folly Beach's nights cool down to an average of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Folly Beach, in April, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.3 rainfall days, and 10" (254mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In April, the average ocean temperature is 67.5°F (19.7°C).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 67.5°F (19.7°C) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

In Folly Beach, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Folly Beach is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during April translates into the following directions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Folly Beach in April?

In April, in Folly Beach, the average high-temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Folly Beach, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout April, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Folly Beach, South Carolina, snow does not fall in February through November.

How cold is the water in April?

In Folly Beach, the average seawater temperature in April is 67.5°F (19.7°C). For most, swimming in 67.5°F (19.7°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

How many hours of daylight does Folly Beach have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Folly Beach?

In Folly Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average temperature in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average high temperature in April: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 61.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average pressure in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average pressure in April: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average wind speed in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average humidity in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average rainfall in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average rainfall days in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall days in April: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.2 days).

Average snowfall days in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average snowfall days in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average sea temperature in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average sea temperature in April: 67.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.9°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average sunshine days in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average sunshine days in April: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average UV index in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average cloud cover in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • Average cloud cover in April: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in April
Folly Beach, SC

Average visibility in April - Folly Beach, SC
  • 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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