Frederick, MD weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Frederick in April, with highs near 64°F and lows near 43°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 7:33 pm | 6:11 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 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 am45°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (31 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 3.6 in; a dry April brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.4 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, 1991-20202010: average high 70°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 59°F
- Wettest April2011: 6.9 in
- Driest April2012: 1.8 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 27, 2009)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 4, 2013)
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 | 52°F | 64°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 43°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 12 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Richmond, VA129 mi · high 70°F · 11 wet days
How Frederick ranks in April
- Normal high228th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days156th most of 340
What to pack for Frederick in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 15. All frost dates for Frederick.
Heating and cooling
April has 364 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Frederick in April?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 22°F (most recently on April 4, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Frederick in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.8 in).
Does it snow in Frederick in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.2 in.
Is April a good time to visit Frederick?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Frederick (66 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Damascus 3 Ssw (USC00182336), 14 mi SE of the city center, 700 ft (417 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Frederick Police Brks (USC00183348), 1.5 mi W of the city center, 380 ft (97 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 31 mi W of the city center, 534 ft (251 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Etrn Wv Rgnl/Shpherd Fd Airport (724177-13734), 30 mi W of the city center, 541 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.