Port Angeles, WA weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Port Angeles in April, with highs near 54°F and lows near 39°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 7:43 pm | 5:56 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 14.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Quillayute State Airport (53 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 1.6 in; a dry April brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 60°F
- Coolest April2008: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2018: 3.6 in
- Driest April2007: 0.4 in
- Highest reading77°F (April 18, 2016)
- Lowest reading28°F (April 10, 2010)
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 | 50°F | 54°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 39°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.7 h | 15.2 h |
Highs change by +4°F from March and +6°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Everett, WA58 mi · high 60°F · 16 wet days
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA133 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
How Port Angeles ranks in April
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days319th driest of 378
- Comfortable days328th most of 340
What to pack for Port Angeles in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 1. All frost dates for Port Angeles.
Heating and cooling
April has 555 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 Port Angeles in April?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 28°F (most recently on April 10, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Port Angeles in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Port Angeles in April?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for April rounds to 0.0 in.
Is April a good time to visit Port Angeles?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Port Angeles (55 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Port Angeles Intl Airport (USW00094266), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 288 ft (222 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Elwha RS (USC00452548), 10 mi SW of the city center, 360 ft (294 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sequim 2 E (USC00457544), 17 mi E of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Quillayute State Airport (USW00094240), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quillayute Airport (727970-94240), 54 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 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).