Fishers, IN weather in April
Fishers is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 63°F and nights drop to about 42°F. There are about 14 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 8:07 pm | 6:45 am / 8:37 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 am46°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (22 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 4.7 in; a dry April brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202001: average high 72°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 58°F
- Wettest April2011: 11.6 in
- Driest April2004: 1.8 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 30, 2007)
- Lowest reading16°F (April 7, 1994)
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 | 50°F | 63°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 42°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Louisville, KY125 mi · high 70°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN6 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI206 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Fishers ranks in April
- Normal high237th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days357th driest of 378
- Comfortable days117th most of 340
What to pack for Fishers in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 8. All frost dates for Fishers.
Heating and cooling
April has 385 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fishers in April?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 16°F (April 7, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Fishers in April?
About 14 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (11.6 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.8 in).
Does it snow in Fishers in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.2 in.
Is April a good time to visit Fishers?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Fishers (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 18 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Greenfield (USC00123527), 18 mi SE of the city center, 869 ft (53 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 22 mi SW of the city center, 790 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 2.4 mi W of the city center, 752 ft (64 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 21 mi SW of the city center, 792 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).