Stony Plain Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Stony Plain

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
37 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
67%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Stony Plain April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Stony Plain, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Stony Plain April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Stony Plain. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Stony Plain was 2006 — when the month averaged 7.7°C — while the coldest was 1982 at -0.7°C. Typical April days reach 10°C with nights near -1.9°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.5°C→4.2°C+0.7°C
Max Temp9.4°C→10.3°C+0.9°C
Min Temp-2.5°C→-1.9°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.3°C3 yr (7%)
1.3°C–3.5°C10 yr (22%)
3.5°C–5.8°C26 yr (58%)
5.8°C–8.0°C6 yr (13%)

Stony Plain April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Stony Plain, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2017 with 91 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 5 mm.

Stony Plain April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Stony Plain during April averages 67%. The most humid April was 2017 at 79%, and the least humid was 1988 at 58%.

Stony Plain April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Stony Plain. The sunniest April was 2020 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 3.6.

Stony Plain April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Stony Plain during April is 3.2 m/s. The windiest April was 2010 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.3 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Stony Plain

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Stony Plain

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Stony Plain April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.1°C4.6°C4.0°C3.9°C3.8°C-0.3°C
Avg High10.2°C10.6°C9.9°C9.7°C9.8°C-0.4°C
Avg Low-2.0°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-1.9°C-2.3°C-0.3°C
Avg Rain29 mm38 mm37 mm44 mm36 mm+6 mm

Extreme April Records in Stony Plain

🔥Warmest April25.6°C2015
🧊Coldest April-22.0°C1982
🌧️Wettest April91 mm2017
🏜️Driest April5 mm1994
🌬️Windiest April4.1 m/s2010

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Stony Plain have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -22°C (1982) to a record high of 25.6°C (2015).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm, with a wettest year of 91 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Stony Plain?

A good time to visit Stony Plain

April is a good time to visit Stony Plain, with days averaging 10°C and nights around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C, close to Stony Plain's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Stony Plain's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Stony Plain Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Stony Plain, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 37 mm of rainfall in Stony Plain, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 91 mm (2017), and the driest just 5 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.4°C to 10.3°C and overnight lows from -2.5°C to -1.9°C over the same span.
April Weather in Stony Plain, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.0°C5.5°C-1.1°C20.3°C-7.3°C32 mm64%3.3 m/s5.1
202410.9°C4.9°C-1.0°C19.9°C-7.0°C28 mm64%3.5 m/s4.4
202311.5°C5.1°C-1.3°C22.7°C-5.0°C23 mm62%2.9 m/s5
20227.5°C2.2°C-3.1°C19.1°C-11.1°C44 mm67%3.7 m/s4.7
20219.7°C3.5°C-2.8°C19.6°C-5.9°C63 mm66%2.9 m/s4.9
20207.0°C1.4°C-4.3°C19.5°C-18.8°C24 mm73%3.6 m/s5.4
20199.6°C4.1°C-1.4°C18.4°C-5.9°C27 mm68%3.1 m/s4.4
20188.0°C1.7°C-4.5°C25.6°C-19.9°C20 mm71%3.2 m/s5.1
2017 🌧️7.6°C2.8°C-2.0°C15.2°C-9.2°C91 mm79%2.9 m/s3.6
201614.4°C7.4°C0.4°C24.3°C-6.0°C22 mm64%3.7 m/s4.8
201511.5°C5.3°C-0.9°C25.6°C-4.6°C35 mm65%3.4 m/s4.4
20149.4°C3.5°C-2.4°C21.2°C-12.4°C51 mm70%3.1 m/s4.9
20136.2°C1.1°C-4.0°C19.8°C-11.0°C42 mm72%3.6 m/s5
20129.4°C3.9°C-1.6°C20.1°C-6.5°C86 mm71%3.4 m/s4.2
20118.2°C3.0°C-2.3°C16.9°C-6.2°C25 mm66%2.8 m/s5.3
201012.4°C5.9°C-0.7°C23.3°C-7.0°C45 mm60%4.1 m/s4.7
20099.1°C3.6°C-2.0°C19.9°C-6.4°C33 mm67%2.7 m/s4.8
20086.6°C1.5°C-3.5°C22.2°C-10.9°C58 mm70%3.3 m/s4.3
20078.0°C3.0°C-2.0°C18.3°C-9.7°C61 mm72%3.3 m/s4.2
2006 🔥14.6°C7.7°C0.7°C23.1°C-4.0°C27 mm64%3.1 m/s4.9
200512.5°C6.0°C-0.5°C23.0°C-6.2°C21 mm66%3.4 m/s5.1
200411.4°C5.2°C-1.0°C22.6°C-7.8°C34 mm65%3.2 m/s4.6
200310.3°C4.5°C-1.3°C22.4°C-10.1°C47 mm71%3.2 m/s4.2
20025.0°C0.0°C-5.1°C17.0°C-15.5°C49 mm72%3.1 m/s4.6
200111.6°C5.2°C-1.1°C24.2°C-6.1°C8 mm60%3.2 m/s4.7
20009.8°C3.7°C-2.4°C21.8°C-10.6°C38 mm63%3.2 m/s4.5
199911.9°C5.6°C-0.7°C22.3°C-5.2°C35 mm66%3.3 m/s4.5
199813.4°C6.7°C0.0°C21.3°C-4.3°C27 mm62%2.9 m/s5.1
19977.6°C1.7°C-4.2°C17.5°C-14.0°C26 mm67%3.2 m/s5.1
199610.2°C4.6°C-1.0°C18.2°C-9.6°C55 mm73%3 m/s4.4
19958.9°C3.4°C-2.1°C15.8°C-12.1°C23 mm67%3.5 m/s4.2
199412.0°C5.3°C-1.5°C22.9°C-6.3°C5 mm62%2.9 m/s4.9
199310.6°C4.7°C-1.1°C16.8°C-5.1°C51 mm73%2.3 m/s4.4
199210.8°C5.0°C-0.8°C23.8°C-12.1°C36 mm69%2.9 m/s4.3
199111.4°C5.6°C-0.2°C19.9°C-4.5°C67 mm70%2.7 m/s4.6
19909.3°C3.6°C-2.2°C19.1°C-9.0°C51 mm70%3.2 m/s4.5
198910.8°C4.3°C-2.1°C18.9°C-11.3°C23 mm64%2.6 m/s5.3
198812.8°C5.7°C-1.4°C21.5°C-4.8°C15 mm58%3.4 m/s4.9
198713.2°C6.6°C0.1°C24.8°C-4.2°C26 mm70%3.1 m/s4.8
19868.2°C2.8°C-2.6°C22.4°C-11.8°C47 mm70%3.4 m/s4.6
19859.2°C3.7°C-1.8°C18.0°C-7.5°C41 mm69%3.4 m/s4.6
198412.2°C5.7°C-0.9°C23.9°C-4.8°C15 mm64%2.8 m/s4.8
198310.5°C4.6°C-1.4°C20.9°C-7.5°C37 mm69%2.9 m/s—
1982 ❄️5.1°C-0.7°C-6.5°C19.8°C-22.0°C35 mm77%3.1 m/s—
19819.9°C4.1°C-1.8°C20.7°C-10.8°C26 mm66%3.3 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Stony Plain April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Stony Plain in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10°C with lows near -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Stony Plain in April?▼

April averages 37 mm of rainfall in Stony Plain, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 91 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest April on record in Stony Plain?▼

The hottest April reached 25.6°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -22°C in 1982.

Has April in Stony Plain gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.4°C to 10.3°C and overnight lows from -2.5°C to -1.9°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Stony Plain?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Stony Plain and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10°C daytime highs and -1.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Stony Plain?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Stony Plain, averaging 4.1°C.

What should I pack for Stony Plain in April?▼

For April in Stony Plain, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10°C and lows of -1.9°C.

Is Stony Plain humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Stony Plain in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2010).

Which April had the most rainfall in Stony Plain?▼

The wettest April on record was 2017 with 91 mm. On average, April sees 37 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Stony Plain behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.