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Edson Weather in April

Edson in April

The short of it: Edson in April averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -4° · rain 27 mm · daylight 13 h 56 min

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

April in Edson brings afternoons near 10° and nights around -4°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 56 min in mid-April, 135 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Edson runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Hinton, 79 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Edson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 56 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HintonAlberta79 km WSW11°-4°27 mm
WhitecourtAlberta80 km NE10°-4°30 mm
Fox CreekAlberta94 km NNW10°-3°24 mm
MayerthorpeAlberta95 km ENE10°-4°29 mm
Drayton ValleyAlberta104 km ESE9°-4°35 mm
JasperAlberta135 km SW10°-3°21 mm
Swan HillsAlberta143 km NNE6°-6°34 mm
BarrheadAlberta147 km ENE9°-4°29 mm

The Almanac · Edson Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Edson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°25 mm9 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-2°-15°15 mm9 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March3°-11°21 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-4°27 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°57 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°6°100 mm9 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°8°112 mm8 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August22°7°66 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°54 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-3°25 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-10°23 mm9 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-4°-16°16 mm8 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Edson in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Edson in April?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Edson?

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

How long are the days in Edson in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Edson in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Edson in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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