Aspen, CO weather in April
April in Aspen: chilly and snowy. Highs 50°F, lows 27°F, about 13 days with rain or snow and about 20.9 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 20.9 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 7:30 pm | 6:09 am / 7:59 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more18 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry April brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 20.9 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 59°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 47°F
- Wettest April2011: 6.4 in
- Driest April2006: 1.0 in
- Highest reading74°F (April 30, 2007)
- Lowest reading3°F (April 1, 2008)
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 | 43°F | 50°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 27°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 59°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Vail, CO39 mi · high 49°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO46 mi · high 43°F · 13 wet days
How Aspen ranks in April
- Normal high363rd warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days340th driest of 378
- Comfortable days315th most of 340
What to pack for Aspen in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 806 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Aspen in April?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 3°F (April 1, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Aspen in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Aspen in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 20.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
Is April a good time to visit Aspen?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aspen (50 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Aspen 1SW (USC00050372), 1.2 mi WSW of the city center, 8,175 ft (285 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (USW00093073), 3.5 mi NW of the city center, 7,720 ft (170 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 32 mi N of the city center, 6,497 ft (1,393 ft lower than the city). 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).