Paterson, NJ weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Paterson in April, with highs near 63°F and lows near 44°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 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 am46°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 69°F
- Coolest April2020: average high 57°F
- Wettest April2007: 13.6 in
- Driest April2013: 1.2 in
- Highest reading95°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading23°F (April 7, 2002)
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 | 53°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 10 | 17 |
| 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, DC206 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Montauk, NY116 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Paterson ranks in April
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days187th most of 340
What to pack for Paterson in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 16. All frost dates for Paterson.
Heating and cooling
April has 369 heating degree days and 12 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Paterson 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 (most recently on April 7, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (13.6 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Paterson in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit Paterson?
April ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (64 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.