Butler Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Butler

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
14.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.3°C
Avg Temp
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8.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
88 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Butler April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Butler, with average highs near 14.9°C and lows around 2.3°C (mean 8.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Butler April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Butler. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Butler was 2017 — when the month averaged 11.7°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 5.3°C. Typical April days reach 14.9°C with nights near 2.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.9°C→9.5°C+1.6°C
Max Temp14.0°C→15.8°C+1.8°C
Min Temp1.7°C→3.2°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–6.8°C6 yr (13%)
6.8°C–8.5°C10 yr (22%)
8.5°C–10.3°C25 yr (56%)
10.3°C–12.0°C4 yr (9%)

Butler April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Butler, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2024 with 178 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 35 mm.

Butler April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Butler during April averages 79%. The most humid April was 2011 at 87%, and the least humid was 2006 at 74%.

Butler April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Butler. The sunniest Aprils were 1985, 2006 and 2010 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 3.5.

Butler April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Butler during April is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2017, 2020 and 2022, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Butler

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Butler

🥶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 Butler Weather by Month

Butler April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.9°C8.1°C9.1°C8.9°C9.0°C+1.1°C
Avg High14.1°C14.3°C15.5°C15.3°C15.3°C+1.2°C
Avg Low1.8°C1.8°C2.6°C2.5°C2.8°C+1°C
Avg Rain79 mm95 mm80 mm90 mm99 mm+20 mm

Extreme April Records in Butler

🔥Warmest April28.4°C1985
🧊Coldest April-11.1°C1982
🌧️Wettest April178 mm2024
🏜️Driest April35 mm1982
🌬️Windiest April0.2 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Butler have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -11.1°C (1982) to a record high of 28.4°C (1985).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm, with a wettest year of 178 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Butler?

A good time to visit Butler

April is a good time to visit Butler, with days averaging 14.9°C and nights around 2.3°C (mean 8.6°C, close to Butler's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Butler'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 →

Butler Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Butler, with average highs near 14.9°C and lows around 2.3°C (mean 8.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 88 mm of rainfall in Butler, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 178 mm (2024), and the driest just 35 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 0.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.6 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14°C to 15.8°C and overnight lows from 1.7°C to 3.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Butler, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.3°C9.8°C3.2°C26.9°C-4.6°C122 mm75%0.2 m/s4.6
2024 🌧️17.0°C11.0°C5.0°C26.0°C-3.1°C178 mm82%0.2 m/s4.3
202316.9°C10.0°C3.1°C26.4°C-5.1°C58 mm75%0.2 m/s4.7
202213.5°C7.5°C1.5°C26.4°C-5.3°C80 mm79%0.1 m/s4.3
202115.5°C9.3°C3.1°C26.0°C-6.1°C52 mm75%0.2 m/s4.7
202012.4°C6.6°C0.9°C20.6°C-5.1°C101 mm79%0.1 m/s4.4
201915.9°C9.8°C3.8°C23.6°C-6.9°C97 mm82%0.2 m/s4.2
201811.3°C5.6°C-0.2°C23.7°C-5.2°C100 mm80%0.2 m/s4.4
2017 🔥18.1°C11.7°C5.3°C27.3°C-4.8°C84 mm81%0.1 m/s4.6
201614.3°C7.6°C1.0°C24.7°C-7.0°C76 mm76%0.2 m/s4.8
201515.6°C9.0°C2.5°C23.5°C-4.7°C89 mm78%0.2 m/s4.6
201415.3°C8.5°C1.7°C23.7°C-7.1°C108 mm78%0.2 m/s4.5
201315.1°C8.6°C2.2°C24.9°C-6.4°C69 mm79%0.1 m/s4.9
201214.8°C8.2°C1.5°C25.7°C-4.4°C42 mm76%0.2 m/s5
201114.4°C8.9°C3.4°C24.0°C-4.3°C176 mm87%0.1 m/s3.5
201018.1°C11.0°C3.8°C26.6°C-2.9°C53 mm75%0.2 m/s5.2
200914.9°C8.7°C2.5°C26.7°C-5.4°C83 mm79%0.2 m/s4.7
200816.9°C10.2°C3.5°C24.2°C-4.0°C57 mm80%0.2 m/s4.8
200712.1°C6.9°C1.6°C23.2°C-5.3°C84 mm81%0.2 m/s3.9
200617.3°C10.2°C3.1°C25.5°C-4.2°C68 mm74%0.2 m/s5.2
200515.3°C8.8°C2.3°C24.1°C-2.1°C101 mm80%0.2 m/s4.8
200414.3°C8.5°C2.7°C24.8°C-5.4°C97 mm82%0.1 m/s4.4
200316.6°C9.5°C2.4°C24.9°C-5.2°C53 mm78%0.1 m/s4.9
200215.4°C9.3°C3.3°C27.8°C-5.1°C89 mm79%0.1 m/s4.4
200117.3°C9.9°C2.6°C25.5°C-4.3°C77 mm77%0.2 m/s4.8
200015.0°C8.5°C2.0°C23.7°C-3.7°C94 mm77%0.2 m/s4.4
199916.3°C9.6°C2.9°C23.9°C-2.9°C98 mm77%0.2 m/s4.9
199815.3°C8.9°C2.4°C20.6°C-5.2°C141 mm77%0.2 m/s4.8
199712.3°C6.0°C-0.4°C21.5°C-6.2°C58 mm77%0.2 m/s5.1
199613.4°C7.0°C0.6°C21.9°C-5.4°C124 mm82%0.1 m/s4.3
199512.8°C6.5°C0.2°C20.1°C-7.0°C85 mm77%0.1 m/s4.2
199415.4°C8.6°C1.7°C25.3°C-5.7°C110 mm81%0.1 m/s4.9
199313.6°C7.5°C1.3°C22.9°C-4.9°C87 mm81%0.1 m/s4
199213.8°C7.9°C2.1°C24.4°C-6.6°C72 mm80%0.1 m/s4.4
199115.6°C10.2°C4.7°C25.0°C-5.1°C83 mm83%0.1 m/s4.1
199014.3°C8.6°C2.9°C28.0°C-4.9°C91 mm78%0.2 m/s4.5
198912.9°C6.4°C-0.1°C22.5°C-6.2°C46 mm77%0.2 m/s4.9
198814.2°C8.0°C1.8°C23.4°C-4.0°C65 mm78%0.1 m/s4.7
198714.5°C8.6°C2.8°C25.9°C-8.1°C100 mm81%0.2 m/s4.4
198615.4°C9.2°C2.9°C26.4°C-4.3°C59 mm81%0.1 m/s5.1
198516.3°C10.5°C4.7°C28.4°C-6.0°C42 mm80%0.2 m/s5.2
198413.3°C7.5°C1.7°C23.2°C-4.5°C86 mm83%0.1 m/s4.1
198312.5°C7.1°C1.6°C22.2°C-4.7°C133 mm82%0.1 m/s—
1982 ❄️12.1°C5.3°C-1.4°C21.5°C-11.1°C35 mm76%0.2 m/s—
198115.9°C8.9°C2.0°C22.8°C-6.4°C144 mm78%0.2 m/s—

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

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Butler April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Butler in April?▼

The average high in April is around 14.9°C with lows near 2.3°C (mean 8.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Butler in April?▼

April averages 88 mm of rainfall in Butler, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 178 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest April on record in Butler?▼

The hottest April reached 28.4°C in 1985. The coldest dipped to -11.1°C in 1982.

Has April in Butler 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14°C to 15.8°C and overnight lows from 1.7°C to 3.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Butler?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Butler and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 14.9°C daytime highs and 2.3°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Butler?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Butler, averaging 8.6°C.

What should I pack for Butler in April?▼

For April in Butler, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 14.9°C and lows of 2.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Butler humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Butler in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 0.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Butler?▼

The wettest April on record was 2024 with 178 mm. On average, April sees 88 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 Butler 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.