Quincy, MA weather in April
In April, Quincy sees highs around 58°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.6 in.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.6 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 7:09 pm | 5:40 am / 7:41 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 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 60%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 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 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.6 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2020: average high 53°F
- Wettest April2004: 9.6 in
- Driest April1999: 0.8 in
- Highest reading95°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading17°F (April 6, 2016)
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 | 47°F | 58°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 38°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME81 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How Quincy ranks in April
- Normal high296th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days301st driest of 378
- Comfortable days263rd most of 340
What to pack for Quincy in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 8. All frost dates for Quincy.
Heating and cooling
April has 504 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Quincy in April?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 17°F (April 6, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Quincy 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 2004 (9.6 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Quincy in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Quincy?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Quincy (59 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snow depth and frost dates: Hingham (USC00193624), 4.9 mi ESE of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.