Cleveland, OH weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Cleveland in April, with highs near 60°F and lows near 41°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 2.7 in.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 7:51 pm | 6:24 am / 8:23 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 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 36°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cleveland Burke Airport (1 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 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 3.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 53°F
- Wettest April2011: 6.9 in
- Driest April2012: 2.0 in
- Highest reading86°F (April 30, 2017)
- Lowest reading20°F (April 7, 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 | 47°F | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 41°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV158 mi · high 65°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI96 mi · high 58°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY173 mi · high 55°F · 13 wet days
How Cleveland ranks in April
- Normal high269th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days362nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 340
What to pack for Cleveland in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 20. All frost dates for Cleveland.
Heating and cooling
April has 447 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cleveland in April?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 20°F (most recently on April 7, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in April?
About 15 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (2.0 in).
Does it snow in Cleveland in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Cleveland?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cleveland (59 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cleveland (USW00014820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 763 ft (109 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Cleveland Burke Airport (USW00004853), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 584 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (725240-14820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 777 ft (123 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).