Cheyenne, WY weather in April
Expect cool, snowy weather in Cheyenne in April, with highs near 55°F and lows near 31°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 11.3 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.3 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 7:23 pm | 5:58 am / 7:54 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am35°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cheyenne (1 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry April brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 63°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 46°F
- Wettest April1999: 5.0 in
- Driest April1992: 0.3 in
- Highest reading84°F (April 30, 2020)
- Lowest reading0°F (April 12, 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 | 49°F | 55°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 31°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Fort Collins, CO41 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Greeley, CO50 mi · high 66°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO131 mi · high 43°F · 13 wet days
How Cheyenne ranks in April
- Normal high336th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days247th driest of 378
- Comfortable days243rd most of 340
What to pack for Cheyenne in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 11.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 666 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 Cheyenne in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 0°F (April 12, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Cheyenne in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (5.0 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Cheyenne in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 11.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is April a good time to visit Cheyenne?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cheyenne (59 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cheyenne (USW00024018), 1.1 mi NE of the city center, 6,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cheyenne Airport (725640-24018), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 6,118 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.