Springfield, MA weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Springfield in April, with highs near 61°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 7:15 pm | 5:47 am / 7:47 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 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 more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 68°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 54°F
- Wettest April2019: 8.1 in
- Driest April1999: 1.1 in
- Highest reading95°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading19°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 | 61°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 38°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 9 | 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: Montauk, NY81 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Springfield ranks in April
- Normal high266th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days291st driest of 378
- Comfortable days216th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
April has 473 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 Springfield in April?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 19°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (8.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Springfield?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).