Stamford, CT weather in April
In April, Stamford sees highs around 59°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 7:18 pm | 5:53 am / 7:49 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am44°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Westchester Co Airport (9 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 65°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 54°F
- Wettest April2007: 12.8 in
- Driest April2013: 1.3 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading21°F (April 5, 2016)
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 | 48°F | 59°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 40°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA114 mi · high 65°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA180 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How Stamford ranks in April
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days260th driest of 378
- Comfortable days246th most of 340
What to pack for Stamford in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 27. All frost dates for Stamford.
Heating and cooling
April has 465 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Stamford in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 21°F (most recently on April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Stamford in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (12.8 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Stamford in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.9 in.
Is April a good time to visit Stamford?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stamford (59 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Westchester Co Airport (USW00094745), 8.8 mi W of the city center, 379 ft (363 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Airport (USW00094702), 23 mi ENE of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 31 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Westchester County Airport (725037-94745), 8.7 mi W of the city center, 370 ft (354 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.