Columbia, MO weather in April
In April, Columbia sees highs around 67°F and lows around 46°F: mild, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 7:32 pm | 6:12 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 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 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 below3 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 4.9 in; a dry April brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 73°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 59°F
- Wettest April1994: 11.7 in
- Driest April2018: 0.5 in
- Highest reading89°F (April 2, 2012)
- Lowest reading19°F (April 7, 2007)
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 | 56°F | 67°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 13 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA195 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
How Columbia ranks in April
- Normal high200th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days277th driest of 378
- Comfortable days135th most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 21. All frost dates for Columbia.
Heating and cooling
April has 285 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Columbia in April?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 19°F (April 7, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (11.7 in); the driest was in 2018 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Columbia in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.2 in.
Is April a good time to visit Columbia?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (67 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia Rgnl Airport (USW00003945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Columbia U Of M (USC00231801), 1.0 mi SE of the city center, 770 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Regional Airport (724450-03945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.