April weather forecast
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

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A beautiful reflection in the clear waterfront of the trees and snowy mountain in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
A beautiful reflection in the clear waterfront of the trees and snowy mountain in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Weather in April

April is a significant month in Mount Rainier National Park as winter is finally loosening its hold. Temperatures start to rise slowly, and life begins to bloom throughout the park. The most noticeable change in April, however, is the reduction of snowfall to 67.5" (1715mm), illustrating the exiting cold. As a result, the snow blanket starts thawing, making way for new growth. This month proffers a unique blend of the last bits of winter and the early signs of spring.

Temperature

April's onset in Mount Rainier National Park sees an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.1°F (5.6°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. During April, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Rainfall

In Mount Rainier National Park, during April, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.7 rainfall days, and 118.31" (3005mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Mount Rainier National Park. In Mount Rainier National Park, in April, during 14.4 snowfall days, 67.52" (1715mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 snowfall days, and 670.91" (17041mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Rainier National Park, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm PDT.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Mount Rainier National Park, in April, during 18.8 rainfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Mount Rainier National Park, in April, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 67.52" (1715mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm PDT.

Average temperature in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average temperature in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average high temperature in April: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (64.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (43.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.1°F).

Average rainfall in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average rainfall in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average rainfall in April: 8.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (20.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2").

Average rainfall days in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average rainfall days in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average snowfall in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average snowfall in April: 67.5"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, November and December (99.9").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.1").

Average snowfall days in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average snowfall days in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Average daylight in April - Mount Rainier National Park, WA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

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