Fayetteville, WV weather in April
In April, Fayetteville sees highs around 65°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 7:47 pm | 6:29 am / 8:14 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.8 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 am46°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry April brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202019: average high 70°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 56°F
- Wettest April2004: 6.5 in
- Driest April1991: 1.7 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading17°F (April 11, 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 | 52°F | 65°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 38°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 14 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 71°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 71°F · 10 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in April
- Normal high216th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days347th driest of 378
- Comfortable days114th most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13. All frost dates for Fayetteville.
Heating and cooling
April has 413 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in April?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 17°F (most recently on April 11, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (6.5 in); the driest was in 1991 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Fayetteville?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (66 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.