Sedona, AZ weather in April
Sedona is mild and mostly dry in April: highs average 75°F and nights drop to about 44°F. Expect about 3 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 8% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 6:47 pm | 5:37 am / 7:11 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical April day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Prescott Love Fld (40 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 73% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F19 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 0.8 in; a dry April brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202000: average high 80°F
- Coolest April1998: average high 67°F
- Wettest April1997: 2.5 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading93°F (April 27, 1996)
- Lowest reading26°F (April 12, 1991)
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 | 68°F | 75°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 44°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 19 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 84°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Flagstaff, AZ24 mi · high 59°F · 5 wet days
How Sedona ranks in April
- Normal high114th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days38th driest of 378
- Comfortable days13th most of 340
What to pack for Sedona in April
- Layers – afternoons near 75°F but nights near 44°F
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 19. All frost dates for Sedona.
Heating and cooling
April has 194 heating degree days and 24 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sedona in April?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 93°F (most recently on April 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in April?
About 3 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (2.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Sedona in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Sedona?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Sedona (79 out of 100). It has about 19 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Sedona (USC00027708), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 4,220 ft (116 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jerome (USC00024453), 22 mi WSW of the city center, 4,950 ft (614 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Prescott Love Fld (USW00023184), 40 mi WSW of the city center, 5,042 ft (706 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ernest A. Love Field Arpt (723723-23184), 41 mi WSW of the city center, 5,012 ft (676 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.