High Point, NC weather in April
High Point is mild in April, with some rain: highs average 74°F and nights drop to about 49°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 49°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 7:41 pm | 6:28 am / 8:05 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 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (10 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.3 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 69°F
- Wettest April2003: 7.3 in
- Driest April2002: 0.6 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 3, 1992)
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 | 64°F | 74°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 49°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +6°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Columbia, SC147 mi · high 81°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Myrtle Beach, SC169 mi · high 72°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV157 mi · high 65°F · 13 wet days
How High Point ranks in April
- Normal high129th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days222nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days30th most of 340
What to pack for High Point in April
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
April has 159 heating degree days and 54 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is High Point in April?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 49°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 94°F (April 18, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in High Point in April?
About 10 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 2003 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.6 in).
Is April a good time to visit High Point?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for High Point (74 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: High Pt (USC00314063), 2.1 mi ENE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 10 mi NNE of the city center, 890 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 10 mi NNE of the city center, 902 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).