Toledo, OH weather in April
Toledo is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 62°F and nights drop to about 40°F. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 7:59 pm | 6:32 am / 8:30 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 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Toledo Express Airport (14 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
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 mph0 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 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 3.5 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 67°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 53°F
- Wettest April2011: 6.3 in
- Driest April2004: 1.0 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading12°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 | 73°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 40°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.4 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH184 mi · high 67°F · 13 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI238 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How Toledo ranks in April
- Normal high258th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days327th driest of 378
- Comfortable days212th most of 340
What to pack for Toledo in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 20; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7. All frost dates for Toledo.
Heating and cooling
April has 433 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 Toledo in April?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 12°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Toledo in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Toledo in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Toledo?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Toledo (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 669 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Toledo Metcalf Fld (USW00004848), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 622 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Toledo Express Airport (725360-94830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 674 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.