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Raleigh, NC Weather on April 20
Raleigh hit 90°F on this date in 1985, far above its typical 75°F high
April 20 in Raleigh typically brings mild spring weather with highs near 75°F and lows around 51°F. However, the record tells a story of extreme variability: the city sweltered to 90°F back in 1985, while just two years later in 1983, temperatures plummeted to a chilly 34°F. That 56-degree swing between record extremes reflects the unpredictability of late spring in North Carolina.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Raleigh, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Raleigh?
The warmest April 20 in Raleigh, NC reached 92°F in 1985. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Raleigh?
The coldest April 20 in Raleigh, NC dropped to 27°F in 1983. That is 23°F below the long-term average low of 50°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Raleigh?
On April 20, Raleigh averages a high of 76°F and a low of 50°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RALEIGH 4 SW.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Raleigh?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 20 in Raleigh, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 20 Weather History in Raleigh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 61°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 66°F | 49°F | 1.45" | -- |
| 2018 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 58°F | 3.4" | -- |
| 2014 | 68°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 66°F | 50°F | 1.55" | -- |
| 2012 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2008 | 74°F | 55°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2007 | 69°F | 43°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 64°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2001 | 72°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 50°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1997 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1995 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 58°F | 50°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1990 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 72°F | 48°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1988 | 65°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 92°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 71°F | 42°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1983 | 56°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 50°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1981 | 73°F | 54°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 72°F | 50°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 58°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1976 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 73°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 82°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RALEIGH 4 SW
How Has April 20 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Raleigh, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.