April weather forecast
Chester, VA

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Weather in April

April in Chester, Virginia, is an agreeable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

April's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in March to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 49.3°F (9.6°C) during April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Chester, during April, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Chester aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Chester is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:58 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during April translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

Chester in April has an average high-temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How many days does it rain in April?

In Chester, in April, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Chester aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chester, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:58 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Chester is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Chester, VA

Average temperature in April - Chester, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Chester, VA

Average pressure in April - Chester, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Chester, VA

Average wind speed in April - Chester, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Chester, VA

Average humidity in April - Chester, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Chester, VA

Average rainfall in April - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in April
Chester, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chester, VA

Average snowfall in April - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chester, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Chester, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Chester, VA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chester, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Chester, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Chester, VA

Average UV index in April - Chester, VA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Chester, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Chester, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Chester, VA

Average visibility in April - Chester, VA
  • 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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