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Vanderhoof Weather in April

Vanderhoof in April

The short of it: Vanderhoof in April averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 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 12° · low -2° · rain 29 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

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

April in Vanderhoof brings afternoons near 12° and nights around -2°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-April, 137 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, Vanderhoof runs about middling and about as wet in April. Fort St. James, 51 km to the NNW, is 2° cooler by day.

April in Vanderhoof, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fort St. JamesBritish Columbia51 km NNW10°-2°26 mm
Fraser LakeBritish Columbia54 km W10°-2°26 mm
Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia84 km E12°-1°36 mm
Burns LakeBritish Columbia116 km WNW11°-3°19 mm
QuesnelBritish Columbia153 km SE14°-1°30 mm
MackenzieBritish Columbia158 km NNE10°-3°24 mm
HoustonBritish Columbia178 km WNW11°-1°24 mm
Anahim LakeBritish Columbia192 km SSW10°-4°21 mm

The Almanac · Vanderhoof Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vanderhoof by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°47 mm6 km/h7 h 55 min✦
February-1°-13°28 mm6 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March5°-8°27 mm7 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April12°-2°29 mm8 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°32 mm8 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°7°53 mm7 km/h17 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July23°9°55 mm7 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
August23°8°44 mm6 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°4°41 mm6 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°60 mm6 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦
November1°-6°50 mm7 km/h8 h 25 min✦
December-4°-12°38 mm6 km/h7 h 24 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vanderhoof in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vanderhoof in April?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 12°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Vanderhoof?

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

How long are the days in Vanderhoof in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 24 min in December to 17 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Vanderhoof in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Vanderhoof in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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