Medora, ND weather in April
Medora is cool in April, with some rain and some snow: highs average 56°F and nights drop to about 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 3.4 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.4 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:22 pm | 5:40 am / 8:02 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.4 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)9 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry April brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 65°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 48°F
- Wettest April2006: 3.5 in
- Driest April2005: 0.3 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 29, 2001)
- Lowest reading-7°F (April 1, 2014)
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 | 44°F | 56°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 30°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.6 h | 15.1 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Keystone, SD209 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Medora ranks in April
- Normal high326th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days135th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 56°F
- Layers – afternoons near 56°F but nights near 30°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 676 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -7°F (April 1, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in April?
About 7 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Medora in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit Medora?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (62 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).