The weather in April in the United States
It's pleasantly warm in April in the United States with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.
Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in the United States. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for the United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2020, the United States reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In April, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in April for the United States
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the United States. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| United States | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 0,4 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 1 day |
Start of April
The month of April starts in United States with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in United States is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in the United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in the United States
Temperature in April in the United States over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in the United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in the United States
Total precipitation in April in the United States over the years
Daily Snowfall in April in the United States
Snowfall in April in the United States per year
Daily UV index in April in the United States
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in the United States, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the United States by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the United States. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.