Springfield, MO weather in April
Springfield is mild in April, with frequent rain: highs average 68°F and nights drop to about 46°F. There are about 11 days with rain. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 7:35 pm | 6:19 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 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 42°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% 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°F16 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 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 4.7 in; a dry April brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 73°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 62°F
- Wettest April2017: 12.0 in
- Driest April2000: 1.1 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 18, 2006)
- Lowest reading20°F (April 8, 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 | 59°F | 68°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 16 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 75°F · 9 wet days
How Springfield ranks in April
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days250th driest of 378
- Comfortable days72nd most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 9; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 27. All frost dates for Springfield.
Heating and cooling
April has 267 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 Springfield in April?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 20°F (April 8, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.1 in.
Is April a good time to visit Springfield?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (70 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 5.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,278 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 5.3 mi WNW of the city center, 1,262 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.