Ketchikan, AK weather in April
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Ketchikan in April, with highs near 50°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 19 days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 10.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 67% | 59% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 7:23 pm | 5:06 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | 15.2 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 am40°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ketchikan Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow19 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in14 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 10.3 in; a dry April brings about 6.4 in and a wet one about 13.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 6 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201995: average high 53°F
- Coolest April2008: average high 47°F
- Wettest April2007: 23.0 in
- Driest April2002: 2.1 in
- Highest reading72°F (April 27, 2005)
- Lowest reading19°F (April 3, 2007)
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 | 44°F | 50°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 37°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 14.2 h | 16.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +7°F into May.
How Ketchikan ranks in April
- Normal high362nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days376th driest of 378
- Comfortable days337th most of 340
What to pack for Ketchikan in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 19 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 22; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9. All frost dates for Ketchikan.
Heating and cooling
April has 645 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Ketchikan in April?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 19°F (April 3, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Ketchikan in April?
About 19 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 10.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (23.0 in); the driest was in 2002 (2.1 in).
Does it snow in Ketchikan in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.0 in.
Is April a good time to visit Ketchikan?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ketchikan (46 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ketchikan Intl Airport (USW00025325), 2.8 mi WNW of the city center, 76 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Annette Island Airport (USW00025308), 21 mi S of the city center, 109 ft (69 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ketchikan Intl Airport (703950-25325), 3.2 mi WNW of the city center, 84 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).