April weather forecast
Kansas, USA

April firmly establishes spring's presence in Kansas. With the winter chill receding, the state warms considerably, resulting in average temperatures spanning from 45°F (7.2°C) to 60°F (15.6°C). This noticeable uptick from March sets the stage for even more temperate conditions anticipated in May.

In April, snowfall becomes sporadic and is largely confined to the early part of the month, especially in the higher altitudes of western Kansas. These regions might still observe light accumulations, generally between 2" (51mm) to 6" (152mm). Meanwhile, the eastern parts of the state often transition fully into spring, with minimal to no snow and increasing rain as thunderstorm activities pick up.

The Chinook winds, which occasionally warmed the state in the preceding months, become rare in April. Nevertheless, these winds, along with other weather patterns, can sometimes catalyze the formation of thunderstorms. Kansas, lying in Tornado Alley, starts to see a heightened risk of these powerful storms towards the latter half of the month.

Cities in the northwest, despite experiencing warmer days, can occasionally face cooler nights. This is especially true in the elevated regions where temperatures can dip briefly. Conversely, southern parts of Kansas enjoy a more consistent warmth during April, making it feel decidedly spring-like.

One of the defining features of April in Kansas is the wind, which remains persistent. It sweeps energetically across the plains, often acting as a precursor to the stormy patterns that intensify as the state heads towards summer. The increasing moisture, coupled with these winds, not only brings refreshing rains but also nurtures the state's vast agricultural expanses, preparing them for the season ahead.

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• Wichita - April »
  In Wichita in April, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wichita, in April, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Overland Park - April »
  In Overland Park snow does not fall in April, June through September. In Overland Park snow does not fall in April, June through September.
• Kansas City - April »
  In Kansas City, in April, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. How many days does it snow in April in Kansas City?
• Topeka - April »
  In Topeka during April, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. April is the last month it regularly snows in Topeka, Kansas.
• Olathe - April »
  In Olathe in April, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Olathe, in April, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lawrence - April »
  In Lawrence, Kansas, in April, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of April, in Lawrence, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.
• Shawnee - April »
  In Shawnee in April, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shawnee in April, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Manhattan - April »
  April manifests strong signs of spring in Manhattan with the thermal readings showing noticeable daytime warming, a clear break away from March's temperatures. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Manhattan aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Lenexa - April »
  In Lenexa during April, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Lenexa during April, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Salina - April »
  In Salina during April, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Salina, in April, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Hutchinson - April »
  In Hutchinson in April, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Hutchinson, during April, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.
• Leavenworth - April »
  In Leavenworth, in April, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leavenworth, during April, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.