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Appleton Weather in April

Appleton in April

The short of it: Appleton in April averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 52° · low 34° · rain 4.6 in. · daylight 13 h 24 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Appleton an average April high of 52°, a low of 34° and some 4.6 in. of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from March to about 52°, with nights near 34°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 min in mid-April, 97 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Union, 5 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
12° warmer, 0.6 in. more rain
Versus May
12° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
10 mph

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UnionMaine5 mi SSW53°34°4.6 in.
CamdenMaine11 mi ESE51°34°4.8 in.
RockportMaine11 mi SE52°35°4.8 in.
JeffersonMaine11 mi WSW52°34°4.4 in.
WarrenMaine12 mi S52°35°4.6 in.
RocklandMaine15 mi SSE52°35°4.7 in.
BelfastMaine15 mi NE53°33°4.6 in.
WindsorMaine16 mi W53°33°4.2 in.

The Almanac · Appleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from March to about 52°, with nights near 34°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°3.3 in.10 mph9 h 12 min✦
February33°13°3.3 in.11 mph10 h 23 min✦
March41°23°4.0 in.11 mph11 h 47 min✦
April52°34°4.6 in.10 mph13 h 24 min✦✦
May64°43°4.0 in.9 mph14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June73°52°3.8 in.8 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July79°58°3.0 in.7 mph15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August78°57°3.3 in.6 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September70°50°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October58°40°5.4 in.9 mph10 h 54 min✦✦
November46°30°4.8 in.10 mph9 h 32 min✦
December35°20°5.0 in.10 mph8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in April?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from March to about 52°, with nights near 34°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Appleton?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Appleton in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in April?

Hardly — April nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Appleton in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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