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A photo of a rainbow over Sunset Beach, NC

Wet Weekends Continue in a Shower-Soaked April

Regular rainfall in April made for a wet month, and continued a string of wet weekends this year. Warm and windy weather also fanned the … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2023/05/wet-weekends-continue-in-a-shower-soaked-april/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
A photo of frost on leaves from Waynesville on the morning of April 28

April Had Transient Temperatures, Plentiful Pollen… but No Tornadoes

Temperatures last month were quite variable from day to day, while many areas missed out on rainfall and no tornadoes occurred in NC all month. … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2022/05/april-had-transient-temperatures-plentiful-pollen/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
The April 2021 precipitation summary infographic, highlighting the monthly average temperature, departure from normal, and comparison to historical and recent years

Scarce Showers in April Help Dryness Develop

A month of up-and-down temperatures also saw limited precipitation across the state. Plus, we review an eventful tropical off-season and preview the upcoming hurricane season. … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2021/05/scarce-showers-in-april-help-dryness-develop/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>

Showers Soak the State During a Stormy April

Plenty of April showers made for a wet month in North Carolina, and our weather pattern was also a cooler one with some gusty winds … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/05/showers-soak-the-state-during-a-stormy-april/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
April 2019 Summary

April’s Weather Includes Thunderstorms, Pollen Storms

Across the state, April saw wet weather including tornado-producing storms, increasing temperatures, and a yellow cloud covering the landscape thanks to a springtime pollen-pocalypse. Rain … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2019/05/aprils-weather-includes-thunderstorms-pollen-storms/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>

Wisps of Winter, Sprinklings of Spring in a Cool, Wet April

Our April climate summary looks at last month’s widespread rainfall and cool temperatures, as well as the severe weather so far this spring. April Showers … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2018/05/wisps-of-winter-sprinklings-of-spring-in-a-cool-wet-april/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>

April Showers Bring Flooding and Drought Relief

We’re still cooling off and wringing out after one of our warmest and wettest Aprils on record. From Freezing to 90, Warm Weather Rushes In … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2017/05/april-showers-bring-flooding-and-drought-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>

April Saw Fire, Little Rain, and Sunny, Seasonal Days

One ongoing dry pattern, two chilly mornings, and three wildfires were all parts of our April conditions in North Carolina. Spring-like Temperatures, Including Two Freezes … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2016/05/april-saw-fire-little-rain-and-sunny-seasonal-days/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>

April Showers Alleviate Lingering Dryness

After several months of dry weather in western North Carolina, April saw plenty of precipitation across that region along with above-normal temperatures across the state. … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2015/05/april-showers-alleviate-lingering-dryness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>