Lubbock, TX weather in April
Expect mild, mostly dry weather in Lubbock in April, with highs near 76°F and lows near 46°F. Rain falls on about 4 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 8:07 pm | 6:59 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 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 am49°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm72°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm61°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lubbock (6 mi away); average wind 14 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 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 and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry April brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 83°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 66°F
- Wettest April1997: 5.8 in
- Driest April2011: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (April 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 10, 2013)
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 | 68°F | 76°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 46°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 13 | 9 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: San Angelo, TX168 mi · high 82°F · 4 wet days
How Lubbock ranks in April
- Normal high95th warmest of 378 cities; 32nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days60th driest of 378
- Comfortable days132nd most of 340
What to pack for Lubbock in April
- Layers – afternoons near 76°F but nights near 46°F
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 22. All frost dates for Lubbock.
Heating and cooling
April has 169 heating degree days and 53 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lubbock in April?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 104°F (April 25, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Lubbock in April?
About 4 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2011, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Lubbock in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.1 in.
Is April a good time to visit Lubbock?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lubbock (69 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lubbock (USW00023042), 5.8 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lubbock International Airport (722670-23042), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.