Abilene, TX weather in April
In April, Abilene sees highs around 79°F and lows around 53°F: mild and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 79°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 57°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:26 am / 7:58 pm | 6:53 am / 8:19 pm |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.4 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 am55°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am62°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm75°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm74°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm64°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Abilene Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 71% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry April brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202011: average high 87°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 70°F
- Wettest April2016: 6.2 in
- Driest April2005: 0.01 in
- Highest reading104°F (April 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading27°F (April 9, 2003)
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 | 71°F | 79°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 53°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 13 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX226 mi · high 72°F · 6 wet days
How Abilene ranks in April
- Normal high55th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days69th driest of 378
- Comfortable days138th most of 340
What to pack for Abilene in April
- Layers – afternoons near 79°F but nights near 53°F
Heating and cooling
April has 92 heating degree days and 122 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Abilene in April?
The normal high is 79°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 104°F (April 25, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Abilene in April?
About 5 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Abilene in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Abilene?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Abilene (67 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Abilene Rgnl Airport (USW00013962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,790 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abilene Regional Airport (722660-13962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,787 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.