Worcester, MA weather in April
Worcester is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 56°F and nights drop to about 37°F. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.9 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 7:12 pm | 5:43 am / 7:45 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 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 12 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°F5 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 below8 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 4.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 61°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2007: 8.3 in
- Driest April2001: 0.8 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading12°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 | 43°F | 56°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY142 mi · high 61°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY177 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Worcester ranks in April
- Normal high325th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days334th driest of 378
- Comfortable days287th most of 340
What to pack for Worcester in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5. All frost dates for Worcester.
Heating and cooling
April has 570 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 Worcester in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 12°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Worcester in April?
About 13 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 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Worcester in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.9 in.
Is April a good time to visit Worcester?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Worcester (55 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Worcester Rgnl Airport (USW00094746), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 1,000 ft (516 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Northbridge 2 (USC00195524), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 315 ft (169 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 41 mi E of the city center, 12 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Orange Municipal Airport (725085-54756), 33 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.