Cannon Beach, OR weather in April
In April, Cannon Beach sees highs around 56°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with rain on most days. There are about 19 days with rain. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 9.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 66% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 7:43 pm | 6:04 am / 8:21 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am44°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Astoria Rgnl Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow19 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in15 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 in April
Normal precipitation is 9.7 in; a dry April brings about 5.7 in and a wet one about 12.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 7 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 62°F
- Coolest April2011: average high 52°F
- Wettest April1996: 18.5 in
- Driest April1999: 3.8 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 17, 2016)
- Lowest reading29°F (April 3, 2008)
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 | 53°F | 56°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 42°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 21 | 19 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.6 h | 15.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from March and +5°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Vancouver, WA65 mi · high 62°F · 17 wet days
- Drier: Tacoma, WA118 mi · high 60°F · 15 wet days
How Cannon Beach ranks in April
- Normal high324th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days375th driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 340
What to pack for Cannon Beach in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 19 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 29. All frost dates for Cannon Beach.
Heating and cooling
April has 489 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cannon Beach in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 29°F (most recently on April 3, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in April?
About 19 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 9.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (18.5 in); the driest was in 1999 (3.8 in).
Is April a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cannon Beach (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and humidity and wind by hour: Astoria Rgnl Airport (USW00094224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Nehalem 9 Ne (USC00355971), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 140 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth and frost dates: Seaside (USC00357641), 6.8 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Astoria Regional Airport (727910-94224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).