Greeley, CO weather in April
April in Greeley: mild, with some rain and some snow. Highs 66°F, lows 35°F, rain or snow on about 8 days and about 3.7 in of snow. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 7:22 pm | 5:59 am / 7:52 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 28°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 12 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°F16 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 1.8 in; a dry April brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 75°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 56°F
- Wettest April1999: 7.4 in
- Driest April2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading92°F (April 30, 2007)
- Lowest reading7°F (April 10, 2013)
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 | 59°F | 66°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 35°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO43 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Greeley ranks in April
- Normal high208th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days162nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days67th most of 340
What to pack for Greeley in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 66°F
- Layers – afternoons near 66°F but nights near 35°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.7 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
April has 432 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Greeley in April?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 7°F (April 10, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Greeley in April?
About 8 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Greeley in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Greeley?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Greeley (72 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Greeley Unc (USC00053553), 1.6 mi SSE of the city center, 4,715 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Denver Intl Airport (USW00003017), 41 mi S of the city center, 5,414 ft (740 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 49 mi S of the city center, 5,663 ft (989 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Denver International Airport (725650-03017), 40 mi S of the city center, 5,404 ft (730 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.