Nashua, NH weather in April
April in Nashua: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 58°F, lows 34°F, rain or snow on about 12 days and about 2.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.8 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 7:11 pm | 5:41 am / 7:44 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 63°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 53°F
- Wettest April2004: 9.9 in
- Driest April2001: 1.1 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading14°F (April 6, 2016)
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 | 45°F | 58°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 34°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME65 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How Nashua ranks in April
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days322nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 340
What to pack for Nashua in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 30; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11. All frost dates for Nashua.
Heating and cooling
April has 573 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Nashua in April?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (April 6, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Nashua in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (9.9 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Nashua in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Nashua?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nashua (58 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Hudson 1 Sse (USC00274234), 3.0 mi ENE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Nashua 2 Nnw (USC00275712), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 12 mi N of the city center, 225 ft (66 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 30 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (187 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 12 mi N of the city center, 229 ft (70 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.