April weather forecast
Reston, VA

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Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Reston, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). During April, the average low-temperature is recorded at a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Reston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Reston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Reston, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Reston, the average sunshine in April is 8.8h.

UV index

In Reston, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

In Reston, in April, the average high-temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Reston, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Reston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Reston?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Reston have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Reston, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Reston, VA

Average pressure in April - Reston, 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
Reston, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Reston, VA

Average humidity in April - Reston, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in April
Reston, VA

Average rainfall in April - Reston, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in April
Reston, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Reston, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Reston, VA

Average snowfall in April - Reston, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Reston, VA

Average snowfall days in April - Reston, VA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Reston, VA

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

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 5min

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
Reston, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Reston, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Reston, VA

Average UV index in April - Reston, 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
Reston, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Reston, VA

Average visibility in April - Reston, 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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