Concord, NC weather in April
In April, Concord sees highs around 74°F and lows around 47°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 7:43 pm | 6:31 am / 8:07 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.6 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 am52°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (25 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 in April
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 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.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 79°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 68°F
- Wettest April2003: 9.9 in
- Driest April1995: 0.8 in
- Highest reading93°F (April 7, 2010)
- Lowest reading25°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 | 65°F | 74°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 47°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Columbia, SC101 mi · high 81°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Asheville, NC112 mi · high 69°F · 11 wet days
How Concord ranks in April
- Normal high124th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days209th driest of 378
- Comfortable days69th most of 340
What to pack for Concord in April
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 16. All frost dates for Concord.
Heating and cooling
April has 185 heating degree days and 48 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Concord in April?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 93°F (April 7, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (9.9 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.8 in).
Is April a good time to visit Concord?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (70 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Concord (USC00311975), 0.3 mi NW of the city center, 700 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.