Weather in April
April ushers in the full bloom of spring in
North Carolina, characterized by milder temperatures and more pleasant weather conditions.
The Coastal Plains experience temperatures from 48°F (8.9°C) to 69°F (20.6°C), a significant warming from the preceding months. Coastal cities, including Wilmington, embrace the more temperate conditions, with the threat of snow completely vanishing.
The Piedmont Division, home to major cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, sees temperatures ranging from 47°F (8.3°C) to 70°F (21.1°C). Rain becomes more common as the precipitation type, replacing the snow and sleet of winter.
In the Mountain Division, the higher elevations begin to thaw, with temperatures ranging from 39°F (3.9°C) to 63°F (17.2°C). Asheville continues to reflect the weather patterns of this region, with the snow gradually giving way to rain as the dominant form of precipitation.
April in North Carolina is synonymous with the renewal of life, as flora begins to blossom and the chill of winter becomes a memory. The gradual warming trend is consistent across the state, though the mountainous areas may still retain some cooler temperatures, especially during the nights. The transition from
March to April represents a significant step towards the hotter conditions of summer, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities and enjoyment of the state's natural beauty.
- Charlotte - April »
On the first day of April in Charlotte, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. In Charlotte in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Raleigh - April »
April witnesses a substantial rise in temperature, as high as 70.5°F (21.4°C), indicating the onset of fair weather and warmer days. On the last day of April, in Raleigh sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT. - Greensboro - April »
On the first day of April in Greensboro sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the first day of April in Greensboro sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. - Durham - April »
In Durham during April, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. As April sets in Durham the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in March to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). - Winston-Salem - April »
In Winston-Salem during April, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Winston-Salem snow does not fall in April through October. - Fayetteville - April »
In Fayetteville, during April, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. April through October are months without snowfall in Fayetteville, North Carolina. - Cary - April »
On the first day of April in Cary, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the first day of April in Cary, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. - Wilmington - April »
In Wilmington in April, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Wilmington, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. - High Point - April »
On the last day of April, in High Point, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT. In High Point snow does not fall in April through October. - Asheville - April »
In Asheville in April, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Asheville sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT. - Concord - April »
The wettest months in Concord are April and August, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of rainfall. April in Concord marks a significant climatic shift from the preceding months. - Gastonia - April »
In Gastonia, in April, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gastonia, in April, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.