Valley Stream Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Valley Stream

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
11.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
8.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
108 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Valley Stream April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Valley Stream, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 5.9°C (mean 8.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Valley Stream April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Valley Stream. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Valley Stream was 2023 — when the month averaged 11°C — while the coldest was 2003 at 7°C. Typical April days reach 11.8°C with nights near 5.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.4°C→9.7°C+1.3°C
Max Temp11.7°C→12.6°C+0.9°C
Min Temp5.2°C→6.9°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–8.0°C8 yr (18%)
8.0°C–9.0°C16 yr (36%)
9.0°C–10.0°C15 yr (33%)
10.0°C–11.0°C6 yr (13%)

Valley Stream April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Valley Stream, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 260 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 26 mm.

Valley Stream April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Valley Stream during April averages 82%. The most humid April was 1987 at 87%, and the least humid was 2012 at 75%.

Valley Stream April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Valley Stream. The sunniest April was 2012 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984 and 2000 at 4.1.

Valley Stream April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Valley Stream during April is 4.1 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1982 and 1996 at 5.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2001 at 3.3 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Valley Stream

🌅
Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Valley Stream

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Valley Stream Weather by Month

Valley Stream April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.3°C8.4°C8.9°C9.2°C9.5°C+1.2°C
Avg High11.4°C11.4°C11.8°C12.2°C12.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Low5.3°C5.4°C6.0°C6.2°C6.7°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain120 mm92 mm108 mm101 mm126 mm+6 mm

Extreme April Records in Valley Stream

🔥Warmest April24.9°C2002
🧊Coldest April-5.9°C1982
🌧️Wettest April260 mm1983
🏜️Driest April26 mm1985
🌬️Windiest April5.1 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Valley Stream have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -5.9°C (1982) to a record high of 24.9°C (2002).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm, with a wettest year of 260 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Valley Stream?

A good time to visit Valley Stream

April is a good time to visit Valley Stream, with days averaging 11.8°C and nights around 5.9°C (mean 8.9°C, cooler than Valley Stream's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Valley Stream's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Valley Stream Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Valley Stream, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 5.9°C (mean 8.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 108 mm of rainfall in Valley Stream, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 260 mm (1983), and the driest just 26 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.7°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.9°C over the same span.
April Weather in Valley Stream, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.5°C9.6°C6.8°C18.4°C0.1°C80 mm80%4.4 m/s4.7
202412.0°C9.5°C7.0°C20.7°C3.6°C131 mm84%4.1 m/s4.7
2023 🔥13.8°C11.0°C8.2°C21.3°C3.4°C185 mm82%3.8 m/s4.8
202211.8°C9.0°C6.1°C17.8°C1.9°C138 mm79%4.4 m/s5.3
202112.8°C9.6°C6.4°C18.9°C-0.4°C74 mm80%3.8 m/s5.1
202011.0°C8.3°C5.7°C16.6°C2.5°C148 mm80%5 m/s4.5
201912.6°C9.9°C7.2°C17.8°C0.0°C137 mm84%4.2 m/s4.8
201810.0°C7.1°C4.3°C16.1°C0.2°C130 mm82%4.3 m/s4.8
201713.2°C10.4°C7.6°C20.8°C2.1°C122 mm86%3.8 m/s4.6
201612.3°C9.1°C5.8°C19.4°C-2.2°C72 mm79%4.2 m/s5.3
201511.6°C8.5°C5.4°C17.9°C0.2°C71 mm82%4.1 m/s5.2
201411.0°C7.9°C4.8°C15.4°C-0.4°C162 mm82%4.3 m/s5.3
201311.8°C8.7°C5.7°C19.4°C0.2°C49 mm80%4.2 m/s5.6
201213.8°C10.4°C7.1°C19.6°C3.5°C73 mm75%4.2 m/s5.8
201112.1°C9.3°C6.6°C17.9°C2.1°C127 mm86%4.4 m/s4.2
201013.9°C10.7°C7.5°C20.7°C4.4°C71 mm82%3.6 m/s5.5
200912.0°C9.3°C6.5°C22.5°C0.8°C116 mm82%4.2 m/s4.6
200812.5°C9.7°C7.0°C19.8°C1.1°C70 mm83%3.8 m/s5.1
200710.3°C7.6°C4.8°C18.5°C-0.3°C228 mm82%4.1 m/s4.5
200613.1°C10.0°C6.8°C21.4°C2.7°C110 mm79%3.9 m/s5.4
200512.3°C9.2°C6.1°C20.4°C2.5°C99 mm81%4 m/s5.4
200411.5°C8.6°C5.7°C17.4°C-0.6°C138 mm84%4.1 m/s4.9
2003 ❄️9.7°C7.0°C4.3°C18.8°C-0.5°C83 mm84%4.5 m/s4.7
200214.0°C10.7°C7.4°C24.9°C-0.5°C88 mm76%4.1 m/s5.2
200112.0°C8.8°C5.6°C19.3°C1.0°C45 mm81%3.3 m/s5.1
200011.1°C8.4°C5.7°C18.9°C1.6°C101 mm83%4.7 m/s4.1
199912.1°C8.8°C5.6°C17.7°C2.2°C63 mm79%3.9 m/s5.4
199812.0°C9.2°C6.3°C15.7°C2.3°C141 mm82%3.8 m/s4.8
199711.3°C8.1°C5.0°C17.0°C-0.7°C83 mm80%4.4 m/s5.4
199610.2°C7.6°C5.0°C16.0°C0.9°C139 mm85%5.1 m/s4.9
199510.9°C7.7°C4.5°C16.0°C-2.7°C60 mm78%3.9 m/s5.5
199412.6°C9.5°C6.3°C19.4°C0.6°C68 mm84%3.8 m/s5.3
199311.1°C8.1°C5.0°C17.4°C0.8°C102 mm85%4.4 m/s5
199210.2°C7.3°C4.3°C16.3°C0.0°C45 mm82%3.5 m/s4.7
199112.1°C9.1°C6.2°C18.6°C0.9°C102 mm84%3.9 m/s4.8
199011.5°C8.7°C5.9°C20.1°C0.5°C112 mm83%4.3 m/s4.8
198911.2°C8.0°C4.8°C19.2°C0.8°C101 mm79%3.9 m/s5
198810.7°C8.0°C5.3°C15.0°C2.2°C56 mm82%4.5 m/s5.1
198710.8°C8.3°C5.8°C14.3°C1.0°C133 mm87%4 m/s4.3
198611.4°C8.7°C6.1°C17.4°C2.6°C129 mm83%4 m/s4.9
198512.8°C9.6°C6.5°C20.6°C-0.7°C26 mm78%3.8 m/s5.3
198411.0°C8.0°C5.1°C17.0°C0.0°C146 mm86%3.9 m/s4.1
1983 🌧️11.2°C8.3°C5.5°C18.3°C0.9°C260 mm86%4.2 m/s—
198210.7°C7.1°C3.5°C16.7°C-5.9°C133 mm79%5.1 m/s—
198112.8°C9.1°C5.5°C18.4°C0.4°C99 mm80%4.6 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Valley Stream April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Valley Stream in April?▼

The average high in April is around 11.8°C with lows near 5.9°C (mean 8.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Valley Stream in April?▼

April averages 108 mm of rainfall in Valley Stream, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 260 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Valley Stream?▼

The hottest April reached 24.9°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to -5.9°C in 1982.

Has April in Valley Stream gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.7°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.9°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Valley Stream?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Valley Stream and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 11.8°C daytime highs and 5.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Valley Stream?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Valley Stream, averaging 8.9°C.

What should I pack for Valley Stream in April?▼

For April in Valley Stream, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 11.8°C and lows of 5.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Valley Stream humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Valley Stream in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.1 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5.1 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Valley Stream?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 260 mm. On average, April sees 108 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Valley Stream behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.