Dearborn, MI weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Dearborn in April, with highs near 58°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 7:58 pm | 6:29 am / 8:30 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 am48°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit City Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 3.3 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 51°F
- Wettest April2019: 5.8 in
- Driest April2004: 0.7 in
- Highest reading89°F (April 26, 1994)
- Lowest reading14°F (April 6, 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 | 45°F | 58°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +12°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Columbus, OH163 mi · high 64°F · 14 wet days
How Dearborn ranks in April
- Normal high298th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days329th driest of 378
- Comfortable days209th most of 340
What to pack for Dearborn in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
April has 525 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Dearborn in April?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (April 6, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Dearborn in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Dearborn in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Dearborn?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dearborn (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Dearborn (USC00202015), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 605 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Detroit Metro Airport (USW00094847), 10 mi SW of the city center, 631 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Detroit City Airport (USW00014822), 10 mi NE of the city center, 626 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Flint Bishop Intl Airport (USW00014826), 53 mi NNW of the city center, 770 ft (179 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (725370-94847), 10 mi SW of the city center, 630 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.