Lewiston, ME weather in April
In April, Lewiston sees highs around 54°F and lows around 30°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 3.7 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.7 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 7:07 pm | 5:33 am / 7:42 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).
A typical April day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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 April2018: average high 50°F
- Wettest April2005: 10.2 in
- Driest April1999: 0.3 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 29, 2009)
- Lowest reading12°F (April 5, 1995)
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 | 41°F | 54°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 30°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Springfield, MA183 mi · high 61°F · 12 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in April
- Normal high342nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Maine
- Wet days306th driest of 378
- Comfortable days305th most of 340
What to pack for Lewiston in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 54°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 20 freezing nights
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 6. All frost dates for Lewiston.
Heating and cooling
April has 695 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 Lewiston in April?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 12°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (10.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is April a good time to visit Lewiston?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (54 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).