Seward, AK weather in April
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Seward in April, with highs near 45°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 3.9 in.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.9 in
- snow on the ground 29 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 8:40 pm | 5:57 am / 9:52 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 15.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 4.3 in; a dry April brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202005: average high 49°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 40°F
- Wettest April2004: 11.7 in
- Driest April2014: 0.6 in
- Highest reading74°F (April 28, 2005)
- Lowest reading10°F (April 11, 2013)
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 | 37°F | 45°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 14.6 h | 17.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 45°F · 5 wet days
How Seward ranks in April
- Normal high375th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days356th driest of 378
What to pack for Seward in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 29 days
Heating and cooling
April has 786 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 Seward in April?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 10°F (most recently on April 11, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Seward in April?
About 14 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (11.7 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Seward in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 29 days.
Is April a good time to visit Seward?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seward (48 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Seward Airport (USW00026438), 1.9 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seward 19N (USC00508377), 18 mi N of the city center, 518 ft (429 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).