Sandy Springs, GA weather in April
April in Sandy Springs: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 73°F, lows 49°F, rain on about 10 days.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 49°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 7:57 pm | 6:49 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 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 am52°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm72°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 78°F
- Coolest April1998: average high 69°F
- Wettest April1998: 8.9 in
- Driest April1999: 1.4 in
- Highest reading89°F (April 29, 2016)
- Lowest reading28°F (April 5, 2011)
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 | 64°F | 73°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 49°F | 59°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 78°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Savannah, GA229 mi · high 78°F · 7 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in April
- Normal high145th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days239th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
April has 160 heating degree days and 39 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sandy Springs in April?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 49°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 89°F (most recently on April 29, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in April?
About 10 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.4 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).