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Westlock Weather in April

Westlock in April

The short of it: Westlock in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 58 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 9° · low -3° · rain 37 mm · daylight 13 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Westlock an average April high of 9°, a low of -3° and some 37 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from March to about 9°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 58 min in mid-April, 138 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, Westlock runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Barrhead, 35 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Westlock, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
9° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 58 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BarrheadAlberta35 km W9°-4°29 mm
MorinvilleAlberta41 km SSE9°-3°33 mm
St. AlbertAlberta59 km SSE9°-2°32 mm
BaturynAlberta62 km SSE9°-2°30 mm
DunluceAlberta63 km SSE9°-2°31 mm
KlarvattenAlberta63 km SSE9°-2°31 mm
LoreleiAlberta63 km SSE9°-2°31 mm
CumberlandAlberta63 km SSE9°-2°31 mm

The Almanac · Westlock 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 9° from March to about 9°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Westlock by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°25 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-6°-17°11 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March-1°-12°20 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°37 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May17°3°43 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°90 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°90 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°47 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°30 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-16°12 mm11 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Westlock in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Westlock in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from March to about 9°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Westlock?

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

How long are the days in Westlock in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Westlock in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Westlock in April?

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

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