Bangor, ME weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Bangor in April, with highs near 53°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 3.7 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.7 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 7:02 pm | 5:26 am / 7:38 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 59°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2007: 6.7 in
- Driest April1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 28, 2009)
- Lowest reading12°F (April 5, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 53°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 32°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Lowell, MA196 mi · high 59°F · 11 wet days
How Bangor ranks in April
- Normal high349th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Maine
- Wet days298th driest of 378
- Comfortable days308th most of 340
What to pack for Bangor in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 666 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bangor in April?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 12°F (most recently on April 5, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Bangor in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.7 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Bangor in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is April a good time to visit Bangor?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bangor (53 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bangor Intl Airport (USW00014606), 2.0 mi W of the city center, 148 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millinocket Municipal Arpt (726196-14610), 59 mi N of the city center, 401 ft (286 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).