April is when the permit year restarts and the evenings finally pass 7 p.m. The sun sets at 7:27 p.m. on the 15th, and day length reaches 13 h 16 min. In East Hampton Town the new self-hauler permit year begins April 1; see the permit rules if you haul your own trash.
| Measure | Normal |
|---|---|
| Average high and low, Bridgehampton | 55° / 38° |
| Average high and low, Montauk | 55° / 41° |
| Precipitation, Bridgehampton | 4.3 in |
| Snow, Bridgehampton | 0.8 in |
| Sunrise and sunset on the 15th | 6:12 a.m. / 7:27 p.m. |
| Daylight on the 15th | 13 h 16 min |
April 1
The Town of East Hampton’s application says residents who self-haul household trash and designated recyclables to the Town Recycling Center buy a primary permit once a year, valid from April 1 to March 31 and not prorated. Buy in April and you get the whole year. Residents can also buy a second permit by mail.
Weather
April averages a high of 55° and a low of 38° at Bridgehampton, with 0.8 inches of snow on average, the last of the snow in the normals. At Montauk Airport the average low is 41°, warmer than the 36° at Gabreski Airport. Precipitation is 4.3 inches.
What it means for a renter
Winter rental leases that began after Labor Day end around Memorial Day weekend. A winter tenant who wants to stay past that weekend should ask the owner early whether a year-round lease is possible. The rentals page explains the cycle.
If you live here
For ticks, remember the county’s rule: they can be active whenever temperatures are above 40°F, and April highs average 55°.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, monthly (Bridgehampton, Montauk Airport, Westhampton Gabreski Airport)
- NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, solar calculation equations (applied to Bridgehampton)
- Town of East Hampton, Recycling Permit mail-in application
Checked October 2026. Rules, fees and hours change; confirm with the office or operator before you act.