Aurora, IL weather in April
In April, Aurora sees highs around 60°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 7:18 pm | 5:50 am / 7:50 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Chicago Dupage Airport (11 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 68°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 50°F
- Wettest April2013: 10.4 in
- Driest April2004: 0.9 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading18°F (April 8, 2018)
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 | 47°F | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 39°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Springfield, IL152 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Milwaukee, WI91 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
How Aurora ranks in April
- Normal high274th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days304th driest of 378
- Comfortable days193rd most of 340
What to pack for Aurora in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 4. All frost dates for Aurora.
Heating and cooling
April has 470 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Aurora in April?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 18°F (most recently on April 8, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Aurora in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (10.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Aurora in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.6 in.
Is April a good time to visit Aurora?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aurora (62 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Aurora (USC00110338), 1.5 mi NNE of the city center, 660 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: West Chicago Dupage Airport (USW00094892), 11 mi NNE of the city center, 754 ft (79 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago O'hare International Airport (725300-94846), 24 mi NE of the city center, 672 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).