Syracuse, NY weather in April
In April, Syracuse sees highs around 56°F and lows around 36°F: cool, with frequent rain and some snow. Expect about 15 wet days. Snowfall averages about 3.0 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 7:30 pm | 5:59 am / 8:04 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 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
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 snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 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 3.5 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2011: 8.5 in
- Driest April2010: 0.8 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 27, 2009)
- Lowest reading9°F (April 5, 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 | 42°F | 56°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 36°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Allentown, PA172 mi · high 63°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY119 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY138 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Syracuse ranks in April
- Normal high318th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 10 in New York
- Wet days360th driest of 378
- Comfortable days260th most of 340
What to pack for Syracuse in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13. All frost dates for Syracuse.
Heating and cooling
April has 565 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Syracuse in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 9°F (April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Syracuse in April?
About 15 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Syracuse in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Syracuse?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Syracuse (56 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (USW00014771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 413 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (725190-14771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 410 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).