Modesto, CA weather in April
In April, Modesto sees highs around 74°F and lows around 48°F: mild and mostly dry. Expect about 5 wet days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 7:26 pm | 6:09 am / 7:52 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).
A typical April day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm72°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Stockton Metro Airport (21 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 71% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
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 snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.0 in; a dry April brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202013: average high 79°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 67°F
- Wettest April2010: 2.4 in
- Driest April2008: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading99°F (April 22, 2009)
- Lowest reading32°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 | 68°F | 74°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 48°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 19 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA242 mi · high 91°F · 1 wet day
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA242 mi · high 91°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Fremont, CA55 mi · high 67°F · 6 wet days
How Modesto ranks in April
- Normal high125th warmest of 378 cities; 20th of 60 in California
- Wet days67th driest of 378
- Comfortable days24th most of 340
What to pack for Modesto in April
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 48°F
Heating and cooling
April has 146 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Modesto in April?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 99°F (April 22, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Modesto in April?
About 5 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (2.4 in); the driest was in 2008, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Modesto?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Modesto (77 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: Modesto City Co Airport (USW00023258), 2.7 mi ESE of the city center, 73 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Turlock #2 (USC00049073), 13 mi SE of the city center, 103 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Stockton Metro Airport (USW00023237), 21 mi NW of the city center, 26 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mdsto Cty-Co H Sham Fd Apt (724926-23258), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 87 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.