Gillette, WY weather in April
April in Gillette: cool, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 56°F, lows 32°F, about 11 wet days and about 9.4 in of snow. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.4 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 7:28 pm | 5:54 am / 8:04 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 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 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Gillette Campbell Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)8 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 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 2.1 in; a dry April brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.4 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 65°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 48°F
- Wettest April1999: 4.8 in
- Driest April2004: 0.7 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 30, 1992)
- Lowest reading-5°F (April 11, 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 | 56°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Medora, ND205 mi · high 56°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Keystone, SD107 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Gillette ranks in April
- Normal high319th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days255th driest of 378
What to pack for Gillette in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 629 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 Gillette in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -5°F (April 11, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Gillette in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Gillette in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 9.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is April a good time to visit Gillette?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gillette (60 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Gillette 4SE (USC00483855), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 4,640 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Gillette Campbell Airport (USW00094023), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 4,354 ft (200 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).