Duluth, MN weather in April
Duluth is chilly in April, with some rain: highs average 46°F and nights drop to about 32°F. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 7:37 pm | 5:54 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Duluth (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 48% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry April brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201998: average high 53°F
- Coolest April1995: average high 41°F
- Wettest April2001: 7.7 in
- Driest April2009: 0.8 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 14, 2003)
- Lowest reading0°F (April 4, 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 | 36°F | 46°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 32°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.6 h | 15.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Minneapolis, MN136 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
How Duluth ranks in April
- Normal high373rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days201st driest of 378
- Comfortable days327th most of 340
What to pack for Duluth in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
April has 783 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Duluth in April?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 0°F (April 4, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Duluth in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (7.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Duluth in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is April a good time to visit Duluth?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Duluth (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Superior (USC00478349), 4.2 mi SSE of the city center, 607 ft (93 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Duluth (USW00014913), 6.1 mi NW of the city center, 1,428 ft (728 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Duluth International Airport (727450-14913), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 1,422 ft (722 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.