Park City, UT weather in April
April in Park City: cool, with some rain and some snow. Highs 55°F, lows 30°F, about 9 wet days and about 7.4 in of snow. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.4 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 7:50 pm | 6:25 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)8 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry April brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 65°F
- Coolest April1999: average high 52°F
- Wettest April1999: 2.8 in
- Driest April2020: 0.3 in
- Highest reading84°F (April 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading5°F (April 1, 2008)
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 | 47°F | 55°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 30°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Salt Lake City, UT22 mi · high 62°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT177 mi · high 72°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Jackson, WY199 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How Park City ranks in April
- Normal high328th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days207th driest of 378
What to pack for Park City in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 55°F
- Layers – afternoons near 55°F but nights near 30°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 672 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Park City in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 5°F (April 1, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Park City in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (2.8 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Park City in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 7.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Park City?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Park City (62 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kamas (USC00424467), 11 mi E of the city center, 6,481 ft (533 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Park City (USC00426644), 0.8 mi NNW of the city center, 6,900 ft (114 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).