Arvada, CO weather in April
April in Arvada: cool and snowy. Highs 62°F, lows 33°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 12.1 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.1 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 7:24 pm | 6:01 am / 7:53 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (19 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 27% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry April brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.1 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 71°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 55°F
- Wettest April1999: 6.7 in
- Driest April2002: 0.06 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 30, 1992)
- Lowest reading4°F (April 12, 1997)
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 | 57°F | 62°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 33°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 13 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +5°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO110 mi · high 67°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Taos, NM236 mi · high 62°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO46 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Arvada ranks in April
- Normal high250th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days199th driest of 378
- Comfortable days137th most of 340
What to pack for Arvada in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 12.1 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
April has 527 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Arvada in April?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 4°F (April 12, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Arvada in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Arvada in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 12.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is April a good time to visit Arvada?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Arvada (67 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wheat Ridge 2 (USC00058995), 2.5 mi SW of the city center, 5,398 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 5,663 ft (314 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 5,663 ft (314 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.