Dayton, OH weather in April
Dayton is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 64°F and nights drop to about 41°F. There are about 13 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 8:00 pm | 6:38 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 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wright Patterson AFB (9 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 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 4.5 in; a dry April brings about 3.3 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, 1991-20202010: average high 71°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 57°F
- Wettest April2011: 10.9 in
- Driest April1997: 1.3 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 27, 2016)
- Lowest reading21°F (April 1, 2019)
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 | 75°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 41°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 13 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Louisville, KY135 mi · high 70°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: South Bend, IN171 mi · high 59°F · 13 wet days
How Dayton ranks in April
- Normal high223rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days341st driest of 378
- Comfortable days147th most of 340
What to pack for Dayton in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 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 Dayton.
Heating and cooling
April has 380 heating degree days and 15 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Dayton in April?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 21°F (most recently on April 1, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Dayton in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (10.9 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Dayton in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit Dayton?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Dayton (65 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Dayton Mcd (USC00332067), 0.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Dayton Intl Airport (USW00093815), 10 mi N of the city center, 1,000 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 9.1 mi NE of the city center, 823 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: J.m.cox Dayton International Airport (724290-93815), 10 mi N of the city center, 993 ft (253 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.