Huntington, WV weather in April
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in Huntington in April, with highs near 69°F and lows near 46°F. Rain falls on about 13 days.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 7:52 pm | 6:33 am / 8:20 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 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntington Tri State Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 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°F15 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 74°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 63°F
- Wettest April2011: 10.0 in
- Driest April2001: 1.4 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 25, 2009)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 9, 1997)
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 | 57°F | 69°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 15 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Concord, NC232 mi · high 74°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: High Point, NC217 mi · high 74°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Akron, OH190 mi · high 62°F · 15 wet days
How Huntington ranks in April
- Normal high186th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days343rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days97th most of 340
What to pack for Huntington in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 14; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3. All frost dates for Huntington.
Heating and cooling
April has 266 heating degree days and 31 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Huntington in April?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 22°F (April 9, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Huntington in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (10.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Huntington in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Huntington?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntington (68 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tri-State/M.j.fergus (724250-03860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.