Yonkers, NY weather in April
In April, Yonkers sees highs around 61°F and lows around 46°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 7:20 pm | 5:54 am / 7:50 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 am48°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New York Laguardia Airport (11 mi away); average wind 12 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°F9 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 snow11 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 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.8 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 67°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 57°F
- Wettest April2007: 11.8 in
- Driest April2013: 1.1 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading25°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 | 50°F | 61°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Baltimore, MD183 mi · high 67°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Montauk, NY102 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Yonkers ranks in April
- Normal high259th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 10 in New York
- Wet days271st driest of 378
- Comfortable days211th most of 340
What to pack for Yonkers in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
April has 351 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yonkers in April?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 25°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Yonkers in April?
About 11 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 (11.8 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Yonkers in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit Yonkers?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yonkers (62 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New York Laguardia Airport (USW00014732), 11 mi S of the city center, 11 ft (74 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 10 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: La Guardia Airport (725030-14732), 11 mi S of the city center, 10 ft (75 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.