Stowe, VT weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Stowe in April, with highs near 53°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 4.1 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 7:17 pm | 5:42 am / 7:53 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 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 (19 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 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 2.8 in; a dry April brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 60°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 46°F
- Wettest April2011: 5.4 in
- Driest April1999: 0.7 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 27, 2009)
- Lowest reading7°F (April 5, 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 | 39°F | 53°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 29°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Concord, NH104 mi · high 58°F · 11 wet days
How Stowe ranks in April
- Normal high351st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days346th driest of 378
- Comfortable days303rd most of 340
What to pack for Stowe in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 728 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 Stowe in April?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 7°F (April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Stowe in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Stowe?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stowe (54 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Morrisville Stowe State Airport (USW00054771), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 732 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 23 mi W of the city center, 330 ft (390 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,126 ft (406 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Edward F Knapp State Arpt (726145-94705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,105 ft (385 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).