Alma Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Alma

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
71 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Alma April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Alma, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -3°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Alma April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Alma. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Alma was 1987 — when the month averaged 5.7°C — while the coldest was 2016 at -4.4°C. Typical April days reach 5.9°C with nights near -3°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-0.1°C→3.2°C+3.3°C
Max Temp4.4°C→8.0°C+3.6°C
Min Temp-4.6°C→-1.6°C+3°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

-5.0°C–-2.2°C2 yr (4%)
-2.2°C–0.5°C14 yr (31%)
0.5°C–3.3°C17 yr (38%)
3.3°C–6.0°C12 yr (27%)

Alma April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Alma, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 121 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 25 mm.

Alma April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Alma during April averages 82%. The most humid April was 1992 at 89%, and the least humid was 2024 at 75%.

Alma April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Alma. The sunniest Aprils were 1984 and 2016 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 3.7.

Alma April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Alma during April is 2.8 m/s. The windiest April was 1981 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 2.4 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Alma

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Alma

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

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Alma April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.4°C1.4°C1.8°C0.4°C2.6°C+1.2°C
Avg High5.9°C5.8°C6.3°C4.7°C7.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Low-3.1°C-3.1°C-2.6°C-3.8°C-2.1°C+1°C
Avg Rain73 mm63 mm75 mm77 mm60 mm-13 mm

Extreme April Records in Alma

🔥Warmest April24.1°C1987
🧊Coldest April-24.8°C2016
🌧️Wettest April121 mm1983
🏜️Driest April25 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April3.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Alma have risen by about 3.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -24.8°C (2016) to a record high of 24.1°C (1987).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm, with a wettest year of 121 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Alma?

A good time to visit Alma

April is a good time to visit Alma, with days averaging 5.9°C and nights around -3°C (mean 1.5°C, close to Alma's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Alma'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 →

Alma Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Alma, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -3°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 71 mm of rainfall in Alma, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 121 mm (1983), and the driest just 25 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.4°C to 8°C and overnight lows from -4.6°C to -1.6°C over the same span.
April Weather in Alma, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20256.9°C2.1°C-2.6°C19.3°C-14.4°C104 mm78%2.8 m/s4.1
20249.3°C4.1°C-1.1°C16.5°C-8.3°C41 mm75%3.2 m/s4.6
20238.1°C3.3°C-1.5°C19.0°C-15.3°C62 mm81%2.9 m/s4.2
20225.6°C1.4°C-2.8°C12.5°C-10.5°C84 mm82%3 m/s4.7
202110.2°C5.0°C-0.2°C18.0°C-8.2°C25 mm77%2.7 m/s4.9
20203.4°C-0.4°C-4.2°C12.9°C-9.4°C45 mm82%3.1 m/s4.5
20193.1°C-0.9°C-4.8°C11.4°C-19.1°C106 mm86%3.1 m/s4.3
20182.4°C-1.9°C-6.1°C14.4°C-19.9°C77 mm87%2.8 m/s4.2
20174.9°C1.3°C-2.4°C17.7°C-9.8°C114 mm88%2.6 m/s3.7
2016 ❄️-0.2°C-4.4°C-8.5°C8.6°C-24.8°C50 mm86%2.5 m/s5.1
20154.8°C0.3°C-4.1°C14.4°C-19.9°C78 mm84%2.8 m/s4.7
20144.0°C0.0°C-4.0°C13.6°C-11.3°C62 mm87%2.9 m/s4
20136.2°C1.3°C-3.7°C19.4°C-13.4°C81 mm80%3.1 m/s4.5
20126.8°C2.7°C-1.3°C18.2°C-5.0°C68 mm78%3 m/s4.3
20114.9°C0.8°C-3.4°C17.4°C-12.5°C95 mm82%3.2 m/s4.2
201010.0°C5.1°C0.3°C20.7°C-2.7°C41 mm78%3 m/s4.6
20098.0°C3.3°C-1.5°C21.3°C-6.6°C62 mm80%3.1 m/s4.2
20088.3°C4.0°C-0.4°C20.4°C-9.7°C89 mm85%2.8 m/s4.4
20077.4°C3.1°C-1.2°C18.9°C-6.8°C71 mm81%2.8 m/s4.3
20068.8°C3.9°C-0.9°C18.3°C-7.0°C62 mm80%2.8 m/s4.4
20058.1°C3.5°C-1.0°C15.7°C-4.3°C108 mm79%3.2 m/s4.3
20043.0°C-1.1°C-5.2°C15.0°C-11.4°C74 mm87%2.9 m/s3.9
20034.1°C-0.8°C-5.7°C15.2°C-20.0°C79 mm79%2.6 m/s4.4
20025.4°C1.3°C-2.8°C20.0°C-13.9°C77 mm82%2.7 m/s4.4
20015.5°C0.9°C-3.7°C18.3°C-10.2°C48 mm83%2.9 m/s4.9
20004.7°C0.3°C-4.1°C15.4°C-13.9°C83 mm82%2.6 m/s4.4
19995.6°C1.3°C-3.0°C16.7°C-12.1°C30 mm82%2.8 m/s4.9
19989.2°C4.3°C-0.7°C17.0°C-5.6°C38 mm76%2.9 m/s5
19974.1°C-0.2°C-4.5°C14.0°C-14.4°C34 mm87%2.4 m/s5
19966.4°C2.1°C-2.3°C15.7°C-11.0°C100 mm80%3 m/s4
19952.6°C-1.6°C-5.7°C12.3°C-18.0°C72 mm85%2.7 m/s4.2
19944.5°C0.0°C-4.6°C16.7°C-24.7°C70 mm83%2.7 m/s4.3
19938.3°C3.6°C-1.2°C16.7°C-13.6°C65 mm79%2.6 m/s3.9
19923.2°C-1.0°C-5.2°C11.0°C-17.5°C91 mm89%2.7 m/s5
19917.3°C2.8°C-1.7°C17.3°C-11.3°C65 mm83%2.7 m/s4.9
19906.7°C2.2°C-2.4°C22.4°C-9.6°C63 mm84%2.7 m/s4.1
19893.7°C-0.1°C-3.9°C13.8°C-10.7°C58 mm84%2.6 m/s4.9
19886.8°C2.8°C-1.2°C12.2°C-9.7°C80 mm84%2.5 m/s4
1987 🔥10.8°C5.7°C0.6°C24.1°C-4.3°C37 mm77%2.8 m/s4.2
19869.6°C4.7°C-0.3°C22.6°C-9.5°C78 mm82%2.6 m/s4.4
19852.6°C-2.1°C-6.8°C13.7°C-22.3°C47 mm85%2.6 m/s4.7
19846.8°C1.8°C-3.2°C19.4°C-14.7°C50 mm85%2.5 m/s5.1
1983 🌧️6.2°C2.1°C-2.0°C16.8°C-13.7°C121 mm87%2.6 m/s—
19820.4°C-3.6°C-7.6°C15.0°C-20.0°C82 mm89%3.2 m/s—
19816.0°C1.4°C-3.2°C15.4°C-13.1°C106 mm82%3.3 m/s—

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

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Alma April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Alma in April?▼

The average high in April is around 5.9°C with lows near -3°C (mean 1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Alma in April?▼

April averages 71 mm of rainfall in Alma, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 121 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Alma?▼

The hottest April reached 24.1°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to -24.8°C in 2016.

Has April in Alma 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.4°C to 8°C and overnight lows from -4.6°C to -1.6°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Alma?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Alma and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.9°C daytime highs and -3°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Alma?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Alma, averaging 1.5°C.

What should I pack for Alma in April?▼

For April in Alma, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.9°C and lows of -3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Alma humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Alma in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.8 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Alma?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 121 mm. On average, April sees 71 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 Alma 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.