Wichita Falls, TX weather in April
Expect mild weather with some rain in Wichita Falls in April, with highs near 76°F and lows near 50°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 54°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 7:54 pm | 6:45 am / 8:16 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 am53°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am62°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon70°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm72°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita Falls Muni Airport (5 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 in April
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry April brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202011: average high 85°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 69°F
- Wettest April2016: 7.3 in
- Driest April1996: 0.08 in
- Highest reading103°F (April 18, 2011)
- Lowest reading27°F (April 7, 2018)
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 | 42°F | 50°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| 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, TX204 mi · high 82°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Midland, TX246 mi · high 81°F · 3 wet days
How Wichita Falls ranks in April
- Normal high96th warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days116th driest of 378
- Comfortable days104th most of 340
What to pack for Wichita Falls in April
- Layers – afternoons near 76°F but nights near 50°F
Heating and cooling
April has 137 heating degree days and 71 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wichita Falls in April?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 103°F (April 18, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Falls in April?
About 7 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (7.3 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.08 in).
Is April a good time to visit Wichita Falls?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita Falls (70 out of 100). It has about 14 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: Wichita Falls Muni Airport (USW00013966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,017 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni Airport (723510-13966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,012 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.