Independence, MO weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Independence in April, with highs near 65°F and lows near 43°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 7:40 pm | 6:20 am / 8:09 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 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 4.4 in; a dry April brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 5.8 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, 1991-20202010: average high 72°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 57°F
- Wettest April1994: 10.4 in
- Driest April2000: 0.4 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 26, 2012)
- Lowest reading18°F (April 5, 2018)
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 | 55°F | 65°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 43°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 14 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 72°F · 9 wet days
How Independence ranks in April
- Normal high220th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days127th most of 340
What to pack for Independence in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 26. All frost dates for Independence.
Heating and cooling
April has 355 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Independence in April?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 18°F (most recently on April 5, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (10.5 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Independence in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.2 in.
Is April a good time to visit Independence?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.