Furnace Creek, CA weather in April
In April, Furnace Creek sees highs around 91°F and lows around 65°F: hot and dry. Expect about 1 wet day.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 5% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:09 pm | 5:55 am / 7:34 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 0.1 in; a dry April brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202000: average high 96°F
- Coolest April1999: average high 84°F
- Wettest April2016: 0.6 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (April 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading39°F (April 9, 1999)
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 | 83°F | 91°F | 101°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 65°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Las Vegas, NV98 mi · high 79°F · 2 wet days
How Furnace Creek ranks in April
- Normal high1st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 60 in California
- Wet days4th driest of 378
What to pack for Furnace Creek in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
- Layers – afternoons near 91°F but nights near 65°F
Heating and cooling
April has 5 heating degree days and 392 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Furnace Creek in April?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 113°F (April 23, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Furnace Creek in April?
About 1 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (0.6 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Furnace Creek?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Furnace Creek (48 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 18 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Death Valley NP (USC00042319), 0.4 mi NE of the city center, -194 ft . 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).