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Weather · April

Downey weather in April

Average highs of 71°F, lows of 54°F and 0.60 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Downey’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 54°F. That is 3° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
71°F
Average low
54°F
Precipitation
0.60 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
6:21 AM · 7:23 PM

April across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 67°48°Feb
  3. 69°51°Mar
  4. 71°54°Apr
  5. 73°58°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 81°65°Jul
  8. 83°66°Aug
  9. 82°64°Sep
  10. 78°59°Oct
  11. 73°52°Nov
  12. 67°47°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

April is good for

Around Downey

View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County
2021-10-05 14 20 03 View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County, California from an airplane heading toward Los Angeles International AirportFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant, Downey
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The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0

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A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88)

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March69°F51°F1.6 in
April71°F54°F0.60 in
May73°F58°F0.30 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Downey in April?

Average highs are 71°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Downey in April?

April averages 0.60 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Downey in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:21 AM and sets about 7:23 PM, for roughly 13.0 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Downey?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Long Beach Daugherty Fld station (8.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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