Skagway, AK weather in April
April in Skagway: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 49°F, lows 35°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 1.5 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 7:43 pm | 5:03 am / 8:53 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 15.8 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°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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry April brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 54°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 42°F
- Wettest April2013: 3.6 in
- Driest April2011: 0.1 in
- Highest reading76°F (April 26, 2003)
- Lowest reading20°F (April 9, 2002)
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 | 39°F | 49°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 35°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 14.6 h | 17.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +9°F into May.
How Skagway ranks in April
- Normal high365th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days248th driest of 378
- Comfortable days334th most of 340
What to pack for Skagway in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2. All frost dates for Skagway.
Heating and cooling
April has 683 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 Skagway in April?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 20°F (most recently on April 9, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Skagway in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Skagway in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Skagway?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Skagway (55 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Skagway Airport (USW00025335), 0.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Skagway (USC00508525), 0.2 mi S of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Skagway Airport (703620-25335), 0.6 mi WSW of the city center, 24 ft . 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).