Lakewood, CO weather in April
In April, Lakewood sees highs around 59°F and lows around 35°F: cool and snowy. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 12.1 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 35°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 | 57°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 7:24 pm | 6:02 am / 7:53 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).
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 (18 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°F12 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, 1991-20202006: average high 70°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 54°F
- Wettest April1999: 6.7 in
- Driest April2002: 0.06 in
- Highest reading86°F (April 14, 2006)
- Lowest reading4°F (April 13, 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 | 53°F | 59°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 35°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Greeley, CO53 mi · high 66°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Taos, NM229 mi · high 62°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO52 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Lakewood ranks in April
- Normal high287th warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days200th driest of 378
- Comfortable days150th most of 340
What to pack for Lakewood in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 59°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 536 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 Lakewood in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 4°F (most recently on April 13, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
April ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakewood (66 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Lakewood (USC00054762), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 5,640 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wheat Ridge 2 (USC00058995), 5.2 mi NNW of the city center, 5,398 ft (122 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.