Lowell, MA weather in April
In April, Lowell sees highs around 59°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 2.2 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 7:10 pm | 5:41 am / 7:43 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.1 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 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (22 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 60%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 54°F
- Wettest April2007: 7.9 in
- Driest April1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading96°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading15°F (April 7, 2016)
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 | 45°F | 59°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 35°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME66 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How Lowell ranks in April
- Normal high290th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days268th driest of 378
- Comfortable days244th most of 340
What to pack for Lowell in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 30; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 10. All frost dates for Lowell.
Heating and cooling
April has 549 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lowell in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 15°F (most recently on April 7, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Lowell in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Lowell in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Lowell?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lowell (58 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Lowell (USC00194313), 2.5 mi WNW of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Reading (USC00196783), 12 mi SE of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 22 mi NNW of the city center, 225 ft (108 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 12 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 11 ft (106 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.