Jackson, WY weather in April
In April, Jackson sees highs around 50°F and lows around 26°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 4.2 in.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.2 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:04 am / 7:49 pm | 6:17 am / 8:23 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry April brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 4.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202000: average high 60°F
- Coolest April2011: average high 41°F
- Wettest April2019: 2.5 in
- Driest April2008: 0.2 in
- Highest reading79°F (April 29, 1992)
- Lowest reading2°F (April 2, 2008)
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 | 40°F | 50°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 26°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Billings, MT194 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
How Jackson ranks in April
- Normal high360th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days212th driest of 378
- Comfortable days311th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 810 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 Jackson in April?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 2°F (April 2, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (2.5 in); the driest was in 2008 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is April a good time to visit Jackson?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (53 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snowfall: Jackson (USC00484910), 0.5 mi N of the city center, 6,210 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Moose (USC00486428), 12 mi N of the city center, 6,444 ft (206 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Moose 1 Nne (USW00004131), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,466 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rexburg-Madison County Apt (726818-94194), 58 mi WNW of the city center, 4,858 ft (1,380 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).