Post Falls Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Post Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
11.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
6.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
59 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Post Falls April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 0.5°C (mean 6.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Post Falls April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Post Falls was 2016 — when the month averaged 10.2°C — while the coldest was 2008 at 2.7°C. Typical April days reach 11.8°C with nights near 0.5°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.4°C→5.8°C+0.4°C
Max Temp10.9°C→11.7°C+0.8°C
Min Temp-0.2°C→-0.1°C+0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–4.3°C4 yr (9%)
4.3°C–6.5°C23 yr (51%)
6.5°C–8.8°C16 yr (36%)
8.8°C–11.0°C2 yr (4%)

Post Falls April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Post Falls, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1996 with 110 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 18 mm.

Post Falls April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Post Falls during April averages 74%. The most humid April was 1993 at 81%, and the least humid was 2021 at 66%.

Post Falls April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Post Falls. The sunniest April was 2021 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2001, 2011 and 2017 at 4.

Post Falls April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Post Falls during April is 1.2 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2013, 2018 and 2022, among others at 1.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1999, 2004 and 2016, among others at 1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Post Falls

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

How April Ranks in Post Falls

🥶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.

Explore Post Falls Weather by Month

Post Falls April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.2°C6.3°C6.1°C6.2°C5.9°C-0.3°C
Avg High12.1°C11.9°C11.7°C11.6°C11.8°C-0.3°C
Avg Low0.5°C0.7°C0.4°C0.8°C0.0°C-0.5°C
Avg Rain54 mm67 mm52 mm72 mm41 mm-13 mm

Extreme April Records in Post Falls

🔥Warmest April28.5°C1987
🧊Coldest April-6.5°C2008
🌧️Wettest April110 mm1996
🏜️Driest April18 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April1.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Post Falls have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -6.5°C (2008) to a record high of 28.5°C (1987).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 59 mm, with a wettest year of 110 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Post Falls?

A good time to visit Post Falls

April is a good time to visit Post Falls, with days averaging 11.8°C and nights around 0.5°C (mean 6.2°C, cooler than Post Falls's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Post Falls'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 →

Post Falls Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 0.5°C (mean 6.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 59 mm of rainfall in Post Falls, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 110 mm (1996), and the driest just 18 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 1.2 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.9°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to -0.1°C over the same span.
April Weather in Post Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202513.5°C6.9°C0.4°C19.5°C-3.7°C36 mm73%1.1 m/s5.4
202412.1°C6.5°C0.9°C21.9°C-3.0°C38 mm74%1.1 m/s4.7
202311.2°C5.6°C-0.1°C26.3°C-4.4°C59 mm75%1.1 m/s4.5
20228.4°C3.4°C-1.5°C16.4°C-5.9°C62 mm74%1.3 m/s4.3
202113.4°C6.7°C0.0°C21.9°C-3.7°C18 mm66%1.2 m/s5.6
202012.0°C6.1°C0.1°C19.5°C-5.5°C33 mm71%1.1 m/s5.1
201911.8°C6.6°C1.3°C19.0°C-3.8°C69 mm76%1.1 m/s4.3
201811.5°C6.3°C1.1°C27.8°C-3.6°C81 mm77%1.3 m/s4.3
201710.5°C5.6°C0.7°C16.7°C-3.3°C71 mm79%1.2 m/s4
2016 🔥16.6°C10.2°C3.8°C25.7°C-0.1°C38 mm70%1 m/s5.2
201512.5°C6.4°C0.2°C22.1°C-4.0°C30 mm69%1.1 m/s5.4
201411.6°C5.7°C-0.3°C20.7°C-3.9°C73 mm75%1.2 m/s4.9
201310.8°C5.5°C0.2°C19.3°C-5.0°C76 mm74%1.3 m/s4.5
201212.8°C7.3°C1.8°C25.8°C-3.7°C91 mm77%1.2 m/s4.3
20117.4°C2.9°C-1.6°C15.2°C-4.3°C105 mm80%1.2 m/s4
201011.0°C5.8°C0.5°C22.0°C-5.2°C88 mm76%1.3 m/s4.3
200911.0°C5.2°C-0.6°C21.2°C-5.0°C50 mm74%1.1 m/s4.7
2008 ❄️7.8°C2.7°C-2.3°C18.4°C-6.5°C47 mm77%1.1 m/s4.4
200711.8°C6.2°C0.6°C19.2°C-4.2°C27 mm74%1.1 m/s4.7
200612.2°C6.7°C1.1°C21.5°C-3.0°C65 mm76%1.1 m/s4.4
200513.2°C7.0°C0.8°C21.9°C-4.0°C37 mm69%1.2 m/s4.7
200414.7°C8.3°C1.8°C22.5°C-1.9°C40 mm69%1 m/s5.3
200311.2°C5.9°C0.6°C21.6°C-4.2°C53 mm77%1.1 m/s4.3
200211.4°C5.8°C0.2°C17.2°C-5.5°C55 mm73%1.2 m/s4.7
200110.4°C5.2°C0.0°C23.8°C-5.3°C81 mm75%1.2 m/s4
200013.6°C7.5°C1.5°C22.7°C-3.2°C63 mm74%1.1 m/s5
199911.4°C5.2°C-1.0°C20.5°C-4.9°C31 mm72%1 m/s4.8
199812.9°C7.3°C1.7°C23.9°C-2.9°C43 mm70%1 m/s5
19979.7°C4.5°C-0.8°C19.0°C-5.5°C90 mm77%1.1 m/s4.7
1996 🌧️11.7°C6.4°C1.2°C23.4°C-3.6°C110 mm76%1.2 m/s4.3
199510.8°C5.2°C-0.3°C17.1°C-4.6°C48 mm73%1.1 m/s4.8
199413.6°C7.8°C1.9°C24.1°C-2.4°C52 mm74%1.1 m/s4.3
199310.2°C5.4°C0.6°C15.6°C-3.5°C101 mm81%1.1 m/s4.1
199213.2°C7.7°C2.2°C21.1°C-4.1°C58 mm74%1.2 m/s4.3
199111.0°C5.4°C-0.2°C20.8°C-4.1°C77 mm76%1.2 m/s4.9
199014.0°C8.0°C2.0°C19.8°C-3.0°C60 mm74%1.1 m/s4.8
198913.3°C7.1°C0.9°C21.1°C-4.1°C42 mm74%1.2 m/s5
198813.9°C7.8°C1.7°C25.5°C-4.9°C66 mm73%1.2 m/s4.3
198715.3°C8.9°C2.6°C28.5°C-4.4°C47 mm71%1.2 m/s5.1
198611.3°C5.6°C-0.2°C20.4°C-5.1°C50 mm74%1.1 m/s4.8
198512.6°C6.7°C0.8°C22.0°C-4.3°C32 mm74%1.3 m/s5
198410.2°C4.7°C-0.8°C21.2°C-4.9°C62 mm77%1.2 m/s4.4
198311.9°C6.1°C0.3°C18.3°C-3.7°C32 mm70%1 m/s—
19829.1°C3.6°C-1.8°C19.2°C-4.8°C84 mm74%1.2 m/s—
198110.9°C5.7°C0.6°C21.7°C-4.6°C73 mm76%1.3 m/s—

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

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Post Falls April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Post Falls in April?▼

The average high in April is around 11.8°C with lows near 0.5°C (mean 6.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Post Falls in April?▼

April averages 59 mm of rainfall in Post Falls, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 110 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest April on record in Post Falls?▼

The hottest April reached 28.5°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to -6.5°C in 2008.

Has April in Post Falls 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.9°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to -0.1°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Post Falls?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 11.8°C daytime highs and 0.5°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Post Falls?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Post Falls, averaging 6.2°C.

What should I pack for Post Falls in April?▼

For April in Post Falls, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 11.8°C and lows of 0.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Post Falls humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Post Falls in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 1.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 1.3 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Post Falls?▼

The wettest April on record was 1996 with 110 mm. On average, April sees 59 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 Post Falls 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.