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Wadena Weather in April

Wadena in April

The short of it: Wadena in April averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -3° · rain 29 mm · daylight 13 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wadena an average April high of 8°, a low of -3° and some 29 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 10° from March to about 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 49 min in mid-April, 127 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Wadena runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Wynyard, 33 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Wadena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
10° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus May
9° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 49 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WynyardSaskatchewan33 km SW9°-3°24 mm
Foam LakeSaskatchewan38 km SSE8°-3°28 mm
PreecevilleSaskatchewan78 km E8°-4°27 mm
LaniganSaskatchewan85 km W9°-2°23 mm
HumboldtSaskatchewan95 km WNW8°-3°21 mm
CanoraSaskatchewan100 km ESE8°-4°28 mm
TisdaleSaskatchewan102 km N8°-4°23 mm
MelfortSaskatchewan116 km NNW8°-3°27 mm

The Almanac · Wadena 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 10° from March to about 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wadena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°23 mm15 km/h8 h 15 min✦✦
February-9°-20°17 mm14 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
March-2°-13°23 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April8°-3°29 mm15 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
May17°3°45 mm17 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°9°77 mm14 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
July24°12°82 mm13 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°10°63 mm13 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°42 mm15 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°32 mm15 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
November-2°-10°27 mm15 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
December-9°-18°23 mm14 km/h7 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wadena in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wadena in April?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 10° from March to about 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Wadena?

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

How long are the days in Wadena in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 47 min in December to 16 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Wadena in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Wadena in April?

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

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