Edgartown, MA weather in April
In April, Edgartown sees highs around 55°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.2 in total
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 7:06 pm | 5:40 am / 7:38 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 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 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (38 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)3 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°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 below4 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 60°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 50°F
- Wettest April2007: 8.2 in
- Driest April2015: 1.3 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading21°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 | 46°F | 55°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 40°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Springfield, MA118 mi · high 61°F · 12 wet days
How Edgartown ranks in April
- Normal high327th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days316th driest of 378
What to pack for Edgartown in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 17; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3. All frost dates for Edgartown.
Heating and cooling
April has 527 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Edgartown in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 21°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Edgartown in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2015 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Edgartown in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Edgartown?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Edgartown (53 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Edgartown (USC00192501), 0.3 mi SW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 38 mi NNW of the city center, 149 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).