New Orleans Weather in April: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In April, New Orleans has warm weather with an average temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F). Daily highs reach an average of 25.0°C (77°F), while nightly lows drop to an average of 18.4°C (65.1°F). Overall, the weather feels slightly warmer than the actual temperatures, with an average daily “feels like” temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F). April is characterized by moderately high humidity, averaging 73.4%. New Orleans experiences some form of precipitation over 6% of April, with an average of 12 days seeing rainfall. Rain is the most common type of precipitation during this time, with an average of 1.92 inches (48.8 mm) and a 40% chance of rain. The city is still in the tail end of the dry season, so April is one of the months with the lowest rainfall amounts, with only 6% of days having precipitation. Winds in New Orleans are typically light to moderate during April, with an average speed of 27.5 km/h (17.1 mph) and gusts up to 44.4 km/h (27.6 mph). The city has an average cloud cover of 51.4% and an average visibility of 15.5 km (9.6 miles). April marks the beginning of the summer season, with an average UV index of 5.1, indicating a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in New Orleans in April?
Average air temperature in New Orleans is 21.5°C (70.7°F) in April. The outside temperature in New Orleans feels like 21.7°C (71°F) on a typical April day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 25°C (77°F) and feels like 25.7°C (78.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 18.4°C (65.1°F) which feels like 18.4°C (65.1°F).
How hot is New Orleans in April?
The hot temperature in April in New Orleans rises to 29.9°C (85.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73.4% humidity. During hottest days of April it feels like 33.7 °C (92.7°F). The average maximum temp in New Orleans is 25°C (92.7°F) during day time in April.
How cold is New Orleans in April?
The coldest temp in New Orleans in April drops to 11.7°C (53.1°F) during the cold nights. With 27.5km/h (17.1mph) winds and 73.4% humidity it feels like 11.7°C (53.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F) during night time in April.
Does it rain in New Orleans in April?
Yes, it rains for 12 days in New Orleans, United States in April averaging 1.92 mm of precipitation. New Orleans has a 40% chance for rain throughout the entire month of April.
How much does it rain in New Orleans throughout April?
New Orleans has 1.92 mm (0.08 inch) of rain per day on average in April. It rains for an average of 12 days out of the entire month.
Is New Orleans windy in April?
The average speed of wind in New Orleans, United States during April is 27.5km/h (17.1mph) and average windgust is 44.4km/h (27.6mph). On some days in April wind can reach up to 37.5km/h (23.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Orleans in April?
Most days of April the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in New Orleans.
What are the humidity levels in New Orleans in April?
The average humidity levels in New Orleans in April are 73.4%. Daily humidity levels in New Orleans range from 48.9% to 89.1% during April.
How many hours of daylight are in New Orleans in April?
New Orleans has 12 hours 54 minutes of daylight in April on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Orleans in April is at 6:33:30 and the sunset is at 19:27:54.
What is the cloud coverage in New Orleans in April?
Clouds cover 51.4% of the sky on average throughout April in New Orleans. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.4% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in April in New Orleans?
The average UV index in New Orleans is 5.1 in April. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in New Orleans in April?
The average solar radiation is 105.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Orleans during April. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 44.5 W/m2 to 160.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during April in New Orleans?
The average solar energy during April in New Orleans is 9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.7 MJ/m2, to 13.8 MJ/m2 during April.
Are there severe weather risks in New Orleans in April?
Yes, there is a 21% risk for severe weather in New Orleans, United States in April.
What is the air pressure in New Orleans in April?
On average the air pressure in New Orleans in April is 1015.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.6 mb to 1022.7 mb.
What is the visibility in New Orleans in April?
The average daylight visibility in New Orleans in April is 15.5 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14 km (8.7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout April.
What is the dew point in New Orleans in April?
The average dew point in New Orleans during April is 16.2°C (61.1°F).
Where is the data for New Orleans climate in April coming from?
The climate data for New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in April is collected from the following weather stations.
- NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT, LA US
- NEW ORLEANS ALVIN CALLENDER FIELD, LA US
- KG5WBN New Orleans LA US
- EW6362 New Orleans LA US
- FW1622 New Orleans LA US
- KMSY
- KNBG
- KNEW
- SELA PORTABLE LA US