Akron, OH weather in April
April in Akron: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 62°F, lows 40°F, about 15 wet days and about 1.7 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 7:50 pm | 6:25 am / 8:21 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 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 am43°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 55°F
- Wettest April2014: 6.2 in
- Driest April2008: 1.6 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 26, 2009)
- Lowest reading15°F (April 5, 1995)
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 | 48°F | 62°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 40°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 69°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI124 mi · high 58°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY184 mi · high 55°F · 13 wet days
How Akron ranks in April
- Normal high254th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days361st driest of 378
- Comfortable days183rd most of 340
What to pack for Akron in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9. All frost dates for Akron.
Heating and cooling
April has 434 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in April?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 15°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in April?
About 15 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Akron in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Akron?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (62 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).