April weather forecast
Hanover, VA

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Weather in April

April is an agreeable spring month in Hanover, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Hanover sees an increase in average high-temperatures during April, moving from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in March to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Hanover's nights in April cool down to an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout April, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hanover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Hanover aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hanover, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Hanover, the average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The high-temperature, in April, in Hanover, is 68°F (20°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Hanover in April?

In April, in Hanover, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout April, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Hanover aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April in Hanover is 13h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April 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
Hanover, VA

Average temperature in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Hanover, VA

Average pressure in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 30"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
Hanover, VA

Average wind speed in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in April
Hanover, VA

Average humidity in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in April
Hanover, VA

Average rainfall in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in April
Hanover, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Hanover, VA

Average snowfall in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Hanover, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Hanover, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Hanover, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Hanover, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Hanover, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Hanover, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Hanover, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Hanover, VA

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

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

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