Nantucket, MA weather in April
In April, Nantucket sees highs around 52°F and lows around 39°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 7:05 pm | 5:38 am / 7:36 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 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 (54 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 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 3.6 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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, 1991-20202012: average high 55°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2019: 5.9 in
- Driest April2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading83°F (April 26, 2009)
- Lowest reading23°F (April 2, 2019)
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 | 44°F | 52°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: New Bedford, MA50 mi · high 57°F · 13 wet days
How Nantucket ranks in April
- Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days317th driest of 378
What to pack for Nantucket in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 13; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 27. All frost dates for Nantucket.
Heating and cooling
April has 585 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Nantucket in April?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 23°F (April 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Nantucket 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 2019 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Nantucket in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Nantucket?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nantucket (51 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Nantucket Mem Airport (USW00014756), 2.9 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Edgartown (USC00192501), 23 mi WNW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 54 mi NW of the city center, 149 ft (128 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).