April weather forecast
Richford, VT

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Weather in April

April brings a breath of fresh air to Richford, Vermont with noticeable changes in weather as the heart of spring sets in. The weather warms, although it is much cooler than the eventual May temperatures. This shift is underscored by a significant dip in snowfall that averages around 5.39" (137mm) for the month. Increased periods of daylight, budding flora, and generally brighter weather all point to the full bloom of spring. However, with increased rainfall, April can also be a wet month leading to frequent beautiful rainbows.

Temperature

April's arrival sees a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from March's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). In Richford, April's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In Richford, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In Richford, in April, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 36.57" (929mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Richford, Vermont. In Richford, in April, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.39" (137mm) of snow. In Richford, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.9 days and aggregates up to 66.85" (1698mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Richford, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during April translates into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

During April, Richford experiences an average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in April in Richford?

In April, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout April, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, in Richford, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout April, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Richford, the average day length in April is 13h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Richford, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Richford have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Richford is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Richford, VT

Average temperature in April - Richford, VT
  • Average high temperature in April: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Richford, VT

Average pressure in April - Richford, VT
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Richford, VT

Average wind speed in April - Richford, VT
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Richford, VT

Average humidity in April - Richford, VT
  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in April
Richford, VT

Average rainfall in April - Richford, VT
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.17").

Average rainfall days in April
Richford, VT

Average rainfall days in April - Richford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Richford, VT

Average snowfall in April - Richford, VT
  • Average snowfall in April: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Richford, VT

Average snowfall days in April - Richford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in April: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Richford, VT

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Richford, VT
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Richford, VT

Average sunshine days in April - Richford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Richford, VT

Average UV index in April - Richford, VT
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Richford, VT

Average cloud cover in April - Richford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in April: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in April
Richford, VT

Average visibility in April - Richford, VT
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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