Decatur Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Decatur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
11.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
100 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Decatur April Weather Overview

April is close to Decatur's year-round average, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 11°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Decatur April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Decatur's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Decatur was 2010 — when the month averaged 14.2°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 7°C. Typical April days reach 17.2°C with nights near 4.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.2°C→11.4°C+1.2°C
Max Temp16.1°C→17.7°C+1.6°C
Min Temp4.3°C→5.1°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.0°C4 yr (9%)
9.0°C–11.0°C16 yr (36%)
11.0°C–13.0°C20 yr (44%)
13.0°C–15.0°C5 yr (11%)

Decatur April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is a relatively wet time of year in Decatur, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1994 with 218 mm, while the driest was 1988 at 35 mm.

Decatur April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Decatur during April averages 75%. The most humid April was 1984 at 82%, and the least humid was 2000 at 67%.

Decatur April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Decatur. The sunniest April was 1997 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.7.

Decatur April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Decatur during April is 4 m/s. The windiest April was 1981 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 3.3 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Decatur

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

How April Ranks in Decatur

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Decatur Weather by Month

Decatur April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.5°C10.3°C11.7°C11.5°C11.1°C+0.6°C
Avg High16.8°C16.4°C18.0°C17.8°C17.3°C+0.5°C
Avg Low4.2°C4.1°C5.4°C5.4°C4.9°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain93 mm106 mm92 mm110 mm96 mm+3 mm

Extreme April Records in Decatur

🔥Warmest April28.7°C2007
🧊Coldest April-7.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest April218 mm1994
🏜️Driest April35 mm1988
🌬️Windiest April4.6 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Decatur have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -7.3°C (1982) to a record high of 28.7°C (2007).

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Rainfall in April is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm, with a wettest year of 218 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Decatur?

A good time to visit Decatur

April is a good time to visit Decatur, with days averaging 17.2°C and nights around 4.8°C (mean 11°C, close to Decatur's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Decatur'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 →

Decatur Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Decatur's year-round average, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 11°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 100 mm of rainfall in Decatur, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 218 mm (1994), and the driest just 35 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.1°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 5.1°C over the same span.
April Weather in Decatur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.4°C12.4°C6.3°C27.1°C-4.7°C115 mm73%4 m/s4.6
202418.4°C12.4°C6.4°C27.2°C-2.4°C164 mm74%4.3 m/s4.7
202318.4°C11.4°C4.3°C26.3°C-1.6°C47 mm70%3.9 m/s5.4
202215.9°C9.6°C3.3°C25.9°C-3.2°C75 mm77%4.4 m/s4.6
202117.3°C11.2°C5.2°C27.1°C-5.2°C57 mm75%3.6 m/s5.3
202015.6°C9.7°C3.7°C26.0°C-3.6°C116 mm76%3.8 m/s5.1
201917.2°C11.4°C5.7°C25.1°C-3.5°C122 mm79%4 m/s4.6
2018 ❄️13.4°C7.0°C0.7°C24.7°C-6.8°C70 mm75%3.8 m/s5
201719.7°C13.8°C7.9°C26.5°C-1.0°C159 mm76%4 m/s4.6
201617.6°C11.3°C5.0°C26.3°C-5.2°C104 mm76%3.7 m/s5.1
201518.4°C11.9°C5.5°C25.1°C-4.2°C77 mm71%3.8 m/s5
201417.6°C11.0°C4.4°C25.7°C-4.6°C96 mm74%3.9 m/s5
201316.5°C10.3°C4.1°C27.0°C-5.7°C156 mm77%4 m/s4.6
201218.9°C12.5°C6.2°C28.4°C-1.9°C84 mm70%4 m/s5.1
201118.1°C11.9°C5.8°C28.4°C-1.2°C154 mm78%4.4 m/s4.4
2010 🔥20.2°C14.2°C8.2°C26.9°C1.3°C80 mm77%3.8 m/s5.4
200915.6°C10.2°C4.7°C26.4°C-3.3°C163 mm80%4.1 m/s4.4
200816.0°C10.3°C4.5°C25.2°C-1.8°C72 mm80%4.1 m/s4.9
200715.6°C9.5°C3.4°C28.7°C-6.6°C79 mm75%4 m/s5
200620.3°C13.6°C6.8°C27.8°C-2.4°C125 mm72%3.9 m/s5.1
200518.5°C12.4°C6.3°C26.6°C-1.2°C51 mm76%3.8 m/s5
200418.7°C12.2°C5.7°C28.1°C-2.4°C51 mm72%4.2 m/s5.4
200319.2°C12.2°C5.3°C27.8°C-3.3°C83 mm71%4.2 m/s4.9
200218.2°C11.8°C5.3°C28.5°C-5.2°C157 mm78%4 m/s4.8
200120.4°C14.0°C7.6°C28.2°C-3.9°C69 mm73%4.4 m/s5.2
200017.8°C11.0°C4.1°C24.9°C-2.8°C67 mm67%3.8 m/s4.6
199917.8°C12.2°C6.6°C24.4°C0.6°C138 mm79%4.3 m/s4.1
199816.8°C10.9°C5.0°C23.1°C-1.7°C121 mm76%3.8 m/s4.6
199715.0°C8.3°C1.6°C23.7°C-6.4°C41 mm71%3.6 m/s5.5
199615.8°C9.0°C2.2°C23.8°C-4.7°C102 mm69%4.4 m/s4.8
199516.2°C10.0°C3.7°C24.8°C-6.0°C99 mm75%4 m/s4.6
1994 🌧️16.4°C10.2°C4.0°C27.0°C-5.1°C218 mm79%4.3 m/s4.7
199314.6°C9.1°C3.6°C21.7°C-4.5°C129 mm82%3.8 m/s4.3
199216.2°C10.2°C4.2°C25.5°C-4.7°C72 mm78%3.7 m/s4.3
199118.4°C12.5°C6.6°C25.0°C-1.8°C97 mm79%4.2 m/s4.8
199016.3°C10.1°C3.8°C26.3°C-6.0°C47 mm73%3.8 m/s4.7
198916.4°C10.1°C3.7°C28.2°C-6.4°C129 mm74%3.3 m/s5
198817.1°C9.9°C2.7°C26.2°C-3.5°C35 mm71%4 m/s5.2
198717.9°C11.2°C4.4°C28.5°C-5.0°C61 mm73%3.4 m/s5.2
198618.7°C12.1°C5.5°C27.3°C-3.0°C59 mm73%4 m/s5.1
198518.3°C12.5°C6.7°C25.4°C-5.0°C68 mm81%3.9 m/s5
198414.4°C9.3°C4.2°C25.9°C-2.0°C127 mm82%4.4 m/s3.7
198313.6°C8.2°C2.7°C22.7°C-5.1°C143 mm80%3.9 m/s—
198214.1°C7.6°C1.2°C23.5°C-7.3°C81 mm76%4.1 m/s—
198120.3°C13.6°C6.8°C27.9°C-4.0°C131 mm70%4.6 m/s—

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

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Decatur April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Decatur in April?▼

The average high in April is around 17.2°C with lows near 4.8°C (mean 11°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Decatur in April?▼

April averages 100 mm of rainfall in Decatur, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 218 mm in 1994.

What was the hottest April on record in Decatur?▼

The hottest April reached 28.7°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -7.3°C in 1982.

Has April in Decatur 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.1°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 5.1°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Decatur?▼

April is close to Decatur's year-round average and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17.2°C daytime highs and 4.8°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Decatur?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Decatur, averaging 11°C.

What should I pack for Decatur in April?▼

For April in Decatur, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.2°C and lows of 4.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Decatur humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Decatur in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.6 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Decatur?▼

The wettest April on record was 1994 with 218 mm. On average, April sees 100 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 Decatur 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.