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Weather · April

Newark weather in April

Average highs of 63°F, lows of 44°F and 3.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Newark’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 44°F. That is 12° warmer than March, and 1° below the yearly average high.

Average high
63°F
Average low
44°F
Precipitation
3.9 in
Wet days
12
Snow
0.50 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:18 AM · 7:34 PM

April across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.

April is good for

Around Newark

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March51°F34°F4.1 in
April63°F44°F3.9 in
May73°F54°F4.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in April?

Average highs are 63°F and average lows 44°F, for a daily mean of 53°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in April?

April averages 3.9 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Newark in April?

Yes, about 0.50 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Newark in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:18 AM and sets about 7:34 PM, for roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Newark?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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