Denali Park, AK weather in April
Expect cold, snowy weather in Denali Park in April, with highs near 41°F and lows near 17°F. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 6.9 in.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.9 in
- snow on the ground 29 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 8:45 pm | 5:33 am / 10:12 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 16.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more29 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry April brings about 0.08 in and a wet one about 0.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 6.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 49°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 26°F
- Wettest April2002: 2.8 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading67°F (April 27, 2003)
- Lowest reading-30°F (April 3, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 25°F | 41°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 0°F | 17°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 15.1 h | 18.3 h |
Highs change by +16°F from March and +14°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 46°F · 4 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in April
- Normal high378th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days58th driest of 378
- Comfortable days340th most of 340
What to pack for Denali Park in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 41°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 29 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 1088 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Denali Park in April?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -30°F (April 3, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in April?
About 4 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (2.8 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Denali Park in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 6.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 29 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Mckinley Park (USC00505778), 2.0 mi WSW of the city center, 2,070 ft (340 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nenana Municipal Airport (702600-26435), 57 mi N of the city center, 361 ft (1,369 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).