The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
Measure in

Valleyview Weather in April

Valleyview in April

The short of it: Valleyview in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 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 9° · low -3° · rain 25 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Valleyview an average April high of 9°, a low of -3° and some 25 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-April, 143 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, Valleyview runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. High Prairie, 65 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Valleyview, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
High PrairieAlberta65 km NE10°-3°25 mm
FalherAlberta74 km N9°-3°20 mm
McLennanAlberta74 km NNE8°-3°21 mm
Fox CreekAlberta80 km SSE10°-3°24 mm
WedgewoodAlberta95 km W10°-2°24 mm
Grande PrairieAlberta97 km W10°-2°23 mm
ClairmontAlberta98 km WNW9°-2°24 mm
WestlakeAlberta98 km W10°-2°22 mm

The Almanac · Valleyview Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
✦✦✦✦✦

Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Valleyview by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°33 mm12 km/h7 h 44 min✦✦
February-3°-14°18 mm11 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
March2°-10°22 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April9°-3°25 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
May17°3°50 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°77 mm11 km/h17 h 21 min✦✦✦
July23°10°93 mm10 km/h16 h 50 min✦✦✦
August22°8°60 mm10 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°43 mm12 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°30 mm12 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
November0°-9°31 mm11 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦
December-5°-14°20 mm12 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valleyview in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valleyview in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Valleyview?

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

How long are the days in Valleyview in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 11 min in December to 17 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Valleyview in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Valleyview in April?

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

More Towns in Canada

All towns in Canada →

Toronto · Montréal · Calgary · Ottawa · Edmonton · Winnipeg · Mississauga · Vancouver · Brampton · Hamilton · Surrey · Québec

The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
Telegrams for your townsWarnings sent to this phone or computer