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Shellbrook Weather in April

Shellbrook in April

The short of it: Shellbrook in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -4° · rain 34 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Shellbrook an average April high of 9°, a low of -4° and some 34 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 9°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-April, 133 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 May and August.

Against its neighbours, Shellbrook runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Prince Albert, 42 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

April in Shellbrook, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
11° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus May
9° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Prince AlbertSaskatchewan42 km E9°-3°28 mm
WarmanSaskatchewan101 km S10°-2°28 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan105 km S10°-2°26 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan116 km S10°-2°26 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan117 km S10°-2°26 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan117 km S10°-2°25 mm
LawsonSaskatchewan118 km S10°-2°26 mm
River HeightsSaskatchewan118 km S10°-2°26 mm

The Almanac · Shellbrook Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 9°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Shellbrook by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°21 mm12 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
February-9°-21°13 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March-2°-14°20 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-4°34 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°79 mm13 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
July25°11°84 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°9°64 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°46 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°30 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November-2°-12°22 mm13 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
December-10°-20°18 mm12 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shellbrook in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shellbrook in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 9°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Shellbrook?

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

How long are the days in Shellbrook in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 33 min in December to 16 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Shellbrook in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Shellbrook in April?

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

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