April weather forecast
Alaska, USA

April signifies a marked transition in Alaska's weather patterns. The throes of winter start to wane considerably, and the onset of spring becomes more apparent across the state. In cities like Sitka, situated in the southeastern panhandle, temperatures begin to climb, offering a stark contrast to the deep freezes experienced in the previous months.

Compared to March, April showcases a more consistent warming trend. Daylight hours extend even further, illuminating the state for longer periods. This growing sunlight, especially when compared to the dark days of December and January, plays a pivotal role in elevating temperatures and melting accumulated snow.

While snowfall becomes less frequent in April, it's not entirely absent, especially in the northern and interior regions. However, the volume and intensity of snow tend to diminish. The southern parts of Alaska, including the panhandle, often see rain as the dominant form of precipitation, reflecting the ongoing shift from winter to spring. It's not unusual for areas like the southeastern panhandle to experience heavy rainfall during this month.

April witnesses an increase in river activity, with the melting snow feeding into streams and rivers, resulting in higher water levels. Areas around the Yukon River, one of the major rivers in Alaska, begin to experience the ice break-up, an annual event that marks the river's transition from a frozen state to flowing waters.

The average temperatures statewide are in the cold 16°F (-8.9°C) to mild 34°F (1.1°C) range as the snow starts to thaw in the southern part of the state.

As the month progresses, the lower elevations, particularly in southern regions, start to see the first signs of greenery as vegetation awakens from its winter dormancy. This burgeoning life, paired with longer days and milder temperatures, makes April a herald of the more temperate months to come in Alaska.

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• Anchorage - April »
  In Anchorage, Alaska, in April, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. As Anchorage transitions into April, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in March to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C).
• Juneau - April »
  In Juneau in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 6.02" (153mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Juneau are January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Fairbanks - April »
  In Fairbanks, in April, during 8.9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairbanks, in April, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.
• Wasilla - April »
  In Wasilla, in April, during 5.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wasilla in April, during 10.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sitka - April »
  In Sitka, in April, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 6.26" (159mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Sitka sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:40 pm.
• Ketchikan - April »
  In Ketchikan during April, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation. In Ketchikan during April, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation.
• Kenai - April »
  In Kenai during April, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. During 5.7 snowfall days, in April, Kenai aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.
• Kodiak - April »
  In Kodiak, in April, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kodiak, in April, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bethel - April »
  In Bethel, during April, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. How many days does it snow in April in Bethel?
• Palmer - April »
  In Palmer, Alaska, during April, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Palmer in April, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.
• Homer - April »
  In Homer during April, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Homer, in April, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow.
• Unalaska - April »
  In Unalaska, in April, during 12.2 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Unalaska, during April, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.