Rockford, IL weather in April
In April, Rockford sees highs around 60°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 7:21 pm | 5:52 am / 7:54 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 am41°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (5 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 in7 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 3.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 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 67°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 51°F
- Wettest April2013: 7.9 in
- Driest April2018: 1.2 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading15°F (April 5, 1995)
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 | 28°F | 39°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 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, IL173 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Milwaukee, WI80 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
How Rockford ranks in April
- Normal high276th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days205th most of 340
What to pack for Rockford 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 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 8. All frost dates for Rockford.
Heating and cooling
April has 482 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rockford in April?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 15°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Rockford in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2018 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Rockford in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.9 in.
Is April a good time to visit Rockford?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rockford (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (USW00094822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 730 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rockford Airport (725430-94822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 725 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).