Murfreesboro, TN weather in April
In April, Murfreesboro sees highs around 71°F and lows around 46°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 7:07 pm | 5:54 am / 7:31 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon67°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Nashville Intl Airport (25 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 26% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 57%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 4.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 6.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 76°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 64°F
- Wettest April2011: 8.9 in
- Driest April2012: 1.2 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 20, 2006)
- Lowest reading19°F (April 9, 2007)
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 | 61°F | 71°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 46°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 16 | 11 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Montgomery, AL240 mi · high 79°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Montgomery, AL240 mi · high 79°F · 8 wet days
How Murfreesboro ranks in April
- Normal high170th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days265th driest of 378
- Comfortable days52nd most of 340
What to pack for Murfreesboro in April
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 9; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 26. All frost dates for Murfreesboro.
Heating and cooling
April has 235 heating degree days and 34 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Murfreesboro in April?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 90°F (April 20, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Murfreesboro in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (8.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.2 in).
Is April a good time to visit Murfreesboro?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Murfreesboro (71 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Murfreesboro 5 N (USC00406371), 5.2 mi N of the city center, 535 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Nashville Intl Airport (USW00013897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nashville International Airport (723270-13897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 587 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.