Wakefield weather in April
In April, Wakefield sees average daytime highs of 58°F and overnight lows near 44°F, with 3.7 in of precipitation across 10.5 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 53°F in the first days to 62°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of April to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Wakefield's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Wakefield's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 58°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 44°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- 10.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:23 AM – 6:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 53°F in the first days to 62°F by the end.
A typical April day in Wakefield reaches about 58°F in the afternoon and slips back to 44°F overnight — a 14°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 48°F and 69°F. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 12°F warmer than March and about 10°F cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 |
| Avg low (°F) | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 39 |
| 2 | 53 | 39 |
| 3 | 53 | 40 |
| 4 | 53 | 40 |
| 5 | 54 | 40 |
| 6 | 54 | 41 |
| 7 | 55 | 41 |
| 8 | 55 | 41 |
| 9 | 56 | 42 |
| 10 | 56 | 42 |
| 11 | 56 | 42 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 58 | 44 |
| 15 | 58 | 44 |
| 16 | 58 | 44 |
| 17 | 59 | 45 |
| 18 | 59 | 45 |
| 19 | 60 | 45 |
| 20 | 60 | 46 |
| 21 | 60 | 46 |
| 22 | 60 | 46 |
| 23 | 61 | 47 |
| 24 | 61 | 47 |
| 25 | 61 | 47 |
| 26 | 62 | 48 |
| 27 | 62 | 48 |
| 28 | 62 | 48 |
| 29 | 63 | 49 |
| 30 | 63 | 49 |
How April really feels in Wakefield
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Wakefield weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° / 26° | 3.3 | 9 | 4.6 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 39° / 26° | 3.0 | 8.7 | 3.9 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 46° / 33° | 4.1 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 58° / 44° | 3.7 | 10.5 | 0.4 | 13.1 | 4.2 |
| May | 68° / 54° | 3.4 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 77° / 64° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 83° / 70° | 3.8 | 10.9 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 81° / 68° | 3.9 | 10.5 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 74° / 61° | 3.7 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 63° / 50° | 3.9 | 8.5 | 0 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 52° / 40° | 3.2 | 8.1 | 0.5 | 9.7 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 42° / 32° | 4.0 | 9.8 | 3 | 9.1 | 0.4 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Wakefield gets around 3.7 in of rain and snow over 10.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 36% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Snow chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 4 |
| 2 | 35 | 4 |
| 3 | 36 | 3 |
| 4 | 36 | 3 |
| 5 | 36 | 3 |
| 6 | 36 | 3 |
| 7 | 36 | 3 |
| 8 | 36 | 2 |
| 9 | 36 | 2 |
| 10 | 36 | 2 |
| 11 | 35 | 2 |
| 12 | 35 | 2 |
| 13 | 35 | 2 |
| 14 | 35 | 1 |
| 15 | 36 | 1 |
| 16 | 36 | 1 |
| 17 | 36 | 1 |
| 18 | 35 | 1 |
| 19 | 35 | 0 |
| 20 | 35 | 0 |
| 21 | 35 | 0 |
| 22 | 35 | 0 |
| 23 | 35 | 0 |
| 24 | 35 | 0 |
| 25 | 35 | 0 |
| 26 | 35 | 0 |
| 27 | 36 | 0 |
| 28 | 36 | 0 |
| 29 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 | 36 | 0 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 24 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 26 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 27 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 29 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 30 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
Wind in April
Winds average 7 mph in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 7 | light breeze |
| 15 | 7 | light breeze |
| 16 | 7 | light breeze |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of April to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 78 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:48 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 6:12 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:48 | 5:46 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:12 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:46 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:36 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:34 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:33 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:26 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:23 | 6:28 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:21 | 6:29 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:20 | 6:30 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:18 | 6:32 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:17 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:15 | 6:34 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:14 | 6:35 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:36 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:11 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:09 | 6:38 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:08 | 6:39 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 5:06 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 5:05 | 6:41 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:04 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.99 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.72 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 4.99 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Wakefield
None of Wakefield's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Wakefield sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is April a good time to visit Wakefield?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Wakefield for sightseeing.
What to pack for Wakefield in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Wakefield sees daytime highs around 58°F and nights near 44°F. Worth packing: a warm layer, rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Wakefield in April
The nearest coast averages about 46°F in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 mi away) is warmest in August at about 74°F and coldest in February near 40°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 30 to Sep 26 — about 2.9 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 43 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 63 | 55 | 48 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Bracing |
| Feb | 40 | Bracing |
| Mar | 41 | Bracing |
| Apr | 46 | Bracing |
| May | 55 | Bracing |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 74 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 71 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 63 | Cool |
| Nov | 55 | Bracing |
| Dec | 48 | Bracing |
UV index in Wakefield in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Wakefield peaks around July 11 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Wakefield in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Wakefield is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (November, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Wakefield?
Wakefield sits at 40.9°N, 73.9°W, 148 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Mount Vernon, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around Wakefield
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Wakefield.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Wakefield has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 312 ft around an average of 141 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 627 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,909 ft.
The land around Wakefield is covered by artificial surfaces (64%) and trees (30%) within 2 miles, trees (42%), artificial surfaces (28%) and water (25%) within 10 miles, and trees (54%) and water (28%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Wakefield (40.8979°, -73.8524°, elevation 148 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).