Columbus, OH weather in April
In April, Columbus sees highs around 64°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 7:55 pm | 6:33 am / 8:25 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 am46°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 snow14 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 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 58°F
- Wettest April2011: 7.1 in
- Driest April1997: 1.6 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 25, 2009)
- Lowest reading18°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 | 51°F | 64°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 42°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 13 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Charleston, WV133 mi · high 69°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN165 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Dearborn, MI163 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Columbus ranks in April
- Normal high226th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days353rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days131st most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 18; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5. All frost dates for Columbus.
Heating and cooling
April has 367 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 Columbus in April?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 18°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in April?
About 14 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 2011 (7.1 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Columbus in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.5 in.
Is April a good time to visit Columbus?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (66 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (USW00014821), 6.6 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 56 mi W of the city center, 823 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Port Columbus International Airport (724280-14821), 6.8 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.