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Ottewell Weather in April

Ottewell in April

The short of it: Ottewell in April averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -2° · rain 30 mm · daylight 13 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ottewell an average April high of 10°, a low of -2° and some 30 mm of rain. Highs rise 9° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 55 min in mid-April, 135 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Ottewell runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Edmonton, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Ottewell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
9° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdmontonAlberta4 km NW9°-2°29 mm
StrathconaAlberta4 km WSW10°-2°29 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta4 km NW9°-2°29 mm
DowntownAlberta5 km WNW10°-2°29 mm
Central McDougallAlberta5 km WNW9°-2°29 mm
GarneauAlberta5 km W10°-2°29 mm
Alberta AvenueAlberta6 km NW9°-2°29 mm
Queen AlexandraAlberta6 km WSW10°-2°29 mm

The Almanac · Ottewell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 9° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ottewell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°18 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°30 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°47 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°85 mm12 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°10°57 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm12 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ottewell in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ottewell in April?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Ottewell?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Ottewell in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Ottewell in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Ottewell in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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