Eugene, OR weather in April
In April, Eugene sees highs around 61°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with rain on most days. Expect about 16 wet days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 7:38 pm | 6:05 am / 8:14 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 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 am43°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow16 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 3.3 in; a dry April brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 67°F
- Coolest April2011: average high 56°F
- Wettest April1993: 7.8 in
- Driest April1999: 0.8 in
- Highest reading84°F (April 12, 2008)
- Lowest reading27°F (April 4, 2009)
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 | 57°F | 61°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 40°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Bend, OR88 mi · high 58°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Cannon Beach, OR134 mi · high 56°F · 19 wet days
How Eugene ranks in April
- Normal high260th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days366th driest of 378
- Comfortable days233rd most of 340
What to pack for Eugene in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 16 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 11; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9. All frost dates for Eugene.
Heating and cooling
April has 431 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Eugene in April?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 27°F (most recently on April 4, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Eugene in April?
About 16 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Eugene in April?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for April rounds to 0.0 in.
Is April a good time to visit Eugene?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Eugene (59 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (USW00024221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cottage Grove 2E (USC00351897), 18 mi S of the city center, 595 ft (165 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (726930-24221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 358 ft (72 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).