Rutland, VT weather in April
In April, Rutland sees highs around 55°F and lows around 31°F: cool, with frequent rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 3.2 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:18 pm | 5:45 am / 7:52 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am35°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 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 3.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201991: average high 62°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 48°F
- Wettest April1996: 6.5 in
- Driest April2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading2°F (April 6, 2016)
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 | 41°F | 55°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 31°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Saratoga Springs, NY55 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Rutland ranks in April
- Normal high331st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days302nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days278th most of 340
What to pack for Rutland in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 664 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rutland in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 2°F (most recently on April 6, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Rutland?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (56 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).