Taos, NM weather in April
In April, Taos sees highs around 62°F and lows around 27°F: cool and mostly dry, with some snow. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 4.3 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.3 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 7:24 pm | 6:09 am / 7:49 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 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 snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry April brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 4.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202002: average high 69°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 55°F
- Wettest April1999: 3.6 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading80°F (April 30, 2020)
- Lowest reading5°F (April 5, 2009)
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 | 53°F | 62°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 27°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 15 | 23 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM110 mi · high 70°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO162 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Taos ranks in April
- Normal high255th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days68th driest of 378
- Comfortable days96th most of 340
What to pack for Taos in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 27°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 620 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Taos in April?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 5°F (most recently on April 5, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Taos in April?
About 5 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (3.6 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Taos in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cerro (USC00291630), 23 mi N of the city center, 7,650 ft (681 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Taos (USC00298668), 1.4 mi SSW of the city center, 6,965 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Las Vegas Municipal Arpt (723677-23054), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 6,870 ft (99 ft lower 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).