April weather forecast
Salem, VA

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Weather in April

April is a transition month in Salem, bringing the first signs of spring with milder temperatures and a noticeable increase in daylight hours. Salem sees an increase in the average temperatures with lows of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and highs reaching to 65.1°F (18.4°C). A noteworthy feature in April is a decrease in snowfall to a negligible 0.24" (6mm), symbolizing the official end of winter. The lengthier daylight hours also help in raising UV indices to 4, indicating brighter and sunnier days. April is also a relatively calm month with gusts reaching a top speed of 10.1mph (16.3km/h).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) during April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in April, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Salem. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Salem aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.9 days and aggregates up to 11.42" (290mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Salem, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in April leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Salem, is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout April, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Salem?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Salem aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in April
Salem, VA

Average temperature in April - Salem, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Salem, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Salem, VA

Average wind speed in April - Salem, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Salem, VA

Average humidity in April - Salem, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Salem, VA

Average rainfall in April - Salem, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in April
Salem, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Salem, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Salem, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Salem, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Salem, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Salem, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Salem, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Salem, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Salem, VA

Average UV index in April - Salem, 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
Salem, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Salem, VA

Average visibility in April - Salem, VA
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

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

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