Cincinnati, OH weather in April
In April, Cincinnati sees highs around 67°F and lows around 43°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 13 wet days.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 8:01 pm | 6:40 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 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 am46°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cincinnati Lunken Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 60°F
- Wettest April1998: 9.5 in
- Driest April1997: 1.8 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 26, 2009)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 3, 2013)
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 | 55°F | 67°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 43°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Clarksville, TN236 mi · high 72°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Fort Wayne, IN144 mi · high 61°F · 13 wet days
How Cincinnati ranks in April
- Normal high206th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days336th driest of 378
- Comfortable days99th most of 340
What to pack for Cincinnati in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 16; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3. All frost dates for Cincinnati.
Heating and cooling
April has 326 heating degree days and 12 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cincinnati in April?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 22°F (April 3, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Cincinnati in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (9.5 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.8 in).
Does it snow in Cincinnati in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit Cincinnati?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Cincinnati (68 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cincinnati Lunken Airport (USW00093812), 5.2 mi E of the city center, 490 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cincinnati Northern Ky Airport (USW00093814), 9.4 mi WSW of the city center, 869 ft (317 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cina Muni Apt/Lukn Fd Apt (724297-93812), 5.3 mi E of the city center, 475 ft (77 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.