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Barnwell Weather in April

Barnwell in April

The short of it: Barnwell in April averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low -1° · rain 34 mm · daylight 13 h 41 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & September

Thirty years of records give Barnwell an average April high of 12°, a low of -1° and some 34 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 41 min in mid-April, 117 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Barnwell runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Taber, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Barnwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 41 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaberAlberta8 km ENE12°-1°34 mm
CoaldaleAlberta27 km WSW13°-2°32 mm
VauxhallAlberta35 km NNE12°-2°32 mm
Grassy LakeAlberta39 km E12°-1°31 mm
Picture ButteAlberta40 km WNW12°-2°32 mm
LethbridgeAlberta41 km W12°-1°33 mm
RaymondAlberta45 km SW12°-2°34 mm
CoalhurstAlberta49 km W12°-2°33 mm

The Almanac · Barnwell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Barnwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-13°16 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February0°-11°15 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March6°-7°18 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-1°34 mm17 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°46 mm16 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°92 mm14 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°10°30 mm13 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°10°37 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°6°35 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°21 mm17 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°19 mm18 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-1°-12°16 mm17 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barnwell in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barnwell in April?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Barnwell?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Barnwell in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Barnwell in April?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (30 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Barnwell in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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