Fairbanks, AK weather in April
April in Fairbanks: chilly and snowy. Highs 46°F, lows 22°F, about 4 days with rain or snow and about 3.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.1 in
- snow on the ground 22 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 8:42 pm | 5:20 am / 10:15 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 16.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am24°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fairbanks Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 below26 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more22 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry April brings about 0.05 in and a wet one about 0.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 3.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 54°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 30°F
- Wettest April2002: 3.1 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading76°F (April 30, 2009)
- Lowest reading-23°F (April 13, 1992)
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 | 46°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | -3°F | 22°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 15.3 h | 18.8 h |
Highs change by +21°F from March and +16°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Denali Park, AK84 mi · high 41°F · 4 wet days
How Fairbanks ranks in April
- Normal high374th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days41st driest of 378
- Comfortable days332nd most of 340
What to pack for Fairbanks in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 22 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 941 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fairbanks in April?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -23°F (April 13, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Fairbanks in April?
About 4 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (3.1 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Fairbanks in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 22 days.
Is April a good time to visit Fairbanks?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fairbanks (54 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Fairbanks Intl Airport (USW00026411), 5.2 mi WSW of the city center, 432 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fairbanks International (702610-26411), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 430 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).