West Yellowstone, MT weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in West Yellowstone in April, with highs near 47°F and lows near 23°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 7.7 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.7 in
- snow on the ground 19 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 7:51 pm | 6:15 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in13 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more19 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry April brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 54°F
- Coolest April2008: average high 40°F
- Wettest April2011: 5.2 in
- Driest April2000: 1.5 in
- Highest reading73°F (April 28, 2007)
- Lowest reading-13°F (April 2, 2008)
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 | 38°F | 47°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 23°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Billings, MT148 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Jackson, WY83 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How West Yellowstone ranks in April
- Normal high372nd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days342nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days333rd most of 340
What to pack for West Yellowstone in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 19 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 899 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 West Yellowstone in April?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -13°F (April 2, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in West Yellowstone in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (5.2 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in West Yellowstone in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 7.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 19 days.
Is April a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for West Yellowstone (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Hebgen Dam (USC00244038), 18 mi NW of the city center, 6,489 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Whiskey Creek (USS0011E30S), 4.2 mi SSW of the city center, 6,800 ft (133 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yellowstone (726664-94173), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 7,782 ft (1,115 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).