Newark, NJ weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Newark in April, with highs near 63°F and lows near 44°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 7:21 pm | 5:56 am / 7:51 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 am47°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newark Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 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 0.5 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 69°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 58°F
- Wettest April2007: 11.8 in
- Driest April2016: 1.1 in
- Highest reading97°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading23°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 | 51°F | 63°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 44°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Washington, DC198 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Montauk, NY118 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Newark ranks in April
- Normal high240th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days294th driest of 378
- Comfortable days199th most of 340
What to pack for Newark in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 15. All frost dates for Newark.
Heating and cooling
April has 363 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Newark in April?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 23°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Newark in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (11.9 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Newark in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.5 in.
Is April a good time to visit Newark?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newark (63 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 9.8 mi NE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Newark Liberty International Airport (725020-14734), 3.6 mi S of the city center, 7 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.