Terlingua, TX weather in April
Terlingua is hot and dry in April: highs average 90°F and nights drop to about 54°F. There are about 2 days with rain. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.3 in total
- Daylight
- 12.9 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 5% | 6% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 8:12 pm | 7:13 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more20 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry April brings about 0.05 in and a wet one about 0.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202011: average high 97°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 85°F
- Wettest April2007: 2.9 in
- Driest April2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (April 26, 2012)
- Lowest reading33°F (April 4, 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 | 82°F | 90°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 54°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.9 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 81°F · 3 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in April
- Normal high2nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days12th driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F
- Layers – afternoons near 90°F but nights near 54°F
Heating and cooling
April has 15 heating degree days and 228 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in April?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 109°F (most recently on April 26, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in April?
About 2 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (2.9 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Terlingua?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 20 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).