Peoria, IL weather in April
In April, Peoria sees highs around 64°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 7:22 pm | 5:58 am / 7:53 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 (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (5 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% 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°F11 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 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 71°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 56°F
- Wettest April2017: 8.2 in
- Driest April1992: 1.6 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading14°F (April 2, 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 | 51°F | 64°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 42°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 11 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Elgin, IL115 mi · high 59°F · 13 wet days
How Peoria ranks in April
- Normal high229th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days296th driest of 378
- Comfortable days171st most of 340
What to pack for Peoria in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 16; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 4. All frost dates for Peoria.
Heating and cooling
April has 376 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Peoria in April?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (April 2, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Peoria in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (8.2 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Peoria in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.5 in.
Is April a good time to visit Peoria?
April ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Peoria (64 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (USW00014842), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 650 ft (148 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Peoria Regional Airport (725320-14842), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 655 ft (153 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.