Sitka, AK weather in April
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Sitka in April, with highs near 48°F and lows near 37°F. Rain falls on about 18 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 58% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 7:40 pm | 5:14 am / 8:42 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 15.5 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 34°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sitka Airport (1 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow18 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in11 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry April brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201995: average high 52°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 45°F
- Wettest April2015: 9.8 in
- Driest April2002: 1.1 in
- Highest reading75°F (April 29, 1995)
- Lowest reading25°F (April 1, 1996)
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 | 43°F | 48°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 37°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 14.3 h | 16.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from March and +5°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Sitka ranks in April
- Normal high369th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days374th driest of 378
- Comfortable days338th most of 340
What to pack for Sitka in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 30. All frost dates for Sitka.
Heating and cooling
April has 671 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 Sitka in April?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 25°F (April 1, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Sitka in April?
About 18 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 2015 (9.8 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.1 in).
Is April a good time to visit Sitka?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sitka (50 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Sitka Airport (USW00025333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 14 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Arpt (703710-25333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).