April weather forecast
Ashburn, VA

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Weather in April

April in Ashburn brings about a significant change with a noticeable leap in temperature from March to May. April's mornings are no longer as frigid, with average low temperatures rising to 45.7°F (7.6°C). The significant decrease in snowfall, reduced to just 0.28" (7mm), is replaced with rains spanning over 15 days. Winds, including gusts, continue to remain steadily moderate, laying the ground for the quintessential spring experience.

Temperature

With the onset of April, Ashburn experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in March to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Ashburn experiences an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) in the month of April.

Humidity

In Ashburn, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ashburn, in April, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ashburn are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Ashburn aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ashburn, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in April translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In April, in Ashburn, the average high-temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout April, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Ashburn. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Ashburn aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashburn have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Ashburn?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashburn have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In Ashburn, the average daily maximum UV index in April 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Ashburn, VA

Average temperature in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Ashburn, VA

Average pressure in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Ashburn, VA

Average wind speed in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Ashburn, VA

Average humidity in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in April
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall days in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Ashburn, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ashburn, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Ashburn, VA

Average UV index in April - Ashburn, VA
  • 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
Ashburn, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Ashburn, VA

Average visibility in April - Ashburn, VA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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