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Chaparral Weather in April

Chaparral in April

The short of it: Chaparral in April averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low -3° · rain 29 mm · daylight 13 h 45 min

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

April in Chaparral brings afternoons near 11° and nights around -3°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 45 min in mid-April, 122 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Chaparral runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Sundance, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Chaparral, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 45 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SundanceAlberta2 km NNW11°-3°29 mm
CranstonAlberta4 km E11°-3°30 mm
ShawnessyAlberta4 km NW11°-3°28 mm
McKenzie LakeAlberta4 km ENE11°-3°30 mm
Auburn BayAlberta5 km E11°-3°30 mm
BridlewoodAlberta5 km WNW11°-3°28 mm
McKenzie TowneAlberta6 km ENE11°-3°30 mm
Lake BonavistaAlberta6 km NNW11°-3°28 mm

The Almanac · Chaparral 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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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chaparral by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February0°-12°12 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-8°18 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°29 mm14 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°54 mm14 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°113 mm13 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July24°9°52 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°56 mm11 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°44 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°18 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°16 mm14 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm12 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chaparral in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chaparral in April?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Chaparral?

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

How long are the days in Chaparral in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Chaparral in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Chaparral in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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