Fort Wayne, IN weather in April
Fort Wayne is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 61°F and nights drop to about 39°F. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 8:05 pm | 6:39 am / 8:36 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 am42°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Wayne Intl Airport (12 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 snow13 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 3.7 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 69°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 55°F
- Wettest April2013: 7.1 in
- Driest April1997: 1.0 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 48°F | 61°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 39°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH144 mi · high 67°F · 13 wet days
- Cooler: Milwaukee, WI194 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
How Fort Wayne ranks in April
- Normal high264th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days344th driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 340
What to pack for Fort Wayne in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 10. All frost dates for Fort Wayne.
Heating and cooling
April has 452 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 Fort Wayne in April?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 13°F (April 7, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Wayne in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (7.1 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Fort Wayne in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.8 in.
Is April a good time to visit Fort Wayne?
April ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Wayne (63 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ft Wayne Intl Airport (USW00014827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 791 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Wayne International Airport (725330-14827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 797 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).