Spokane, WA weather in April
In April, Spokane sees highs around 57°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 7:19 pm | 5:33 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.4 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 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Spokane Felts Fld (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry April brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2011: average high 50°F
- Wettest April1997: 2.6 in
- Driest April2020: 0.3 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 20, 2016)
- Lowest reading21°F (April 17, 2013)
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 | 49°F | 57°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.7 h | 15.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA151 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
How Spokane ranks in April
- Normal high311th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days237th driest of 378
- Comfortable days288th most of 340
What to pack for Spokane in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 10. All frost dates for Spokane.
Heating and cooling
April has 542 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Spokane in April?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 21°F (most recently on April 17, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Spokane in April?
About 10 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (2.6 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Spokane in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.7 in.
Is April a good time to visit Spokane?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Spokane (60 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Spokane Intl Airport (USW00024157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,353 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Spokane Felts Fld (USW00094176), 5.2 mi ENE of the city center, 1,953 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Spokane International Airport (727850-24157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,355 ft (485 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).