April weather forecast
Benton, IL

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Weather in April

April in Benton, Illinois, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

As March transitions into April, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). An average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) is expected in Benton, Illinois, during April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Benton. During 0.5 snowfall days, in April, Benton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Benton in April?

In Benton, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.7°F (9.3°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Benton, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in April?

In Benton, in April, during 16.6 rainfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in April, Benton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Benton is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Benton, IL

Average temperature in April - Benton, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Benton, IL

Average pressure in April - Benton, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Benton, IL

Average wind speed in April - Benton, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Benton, IL

Average humidity in April - Benton, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Benton, IL

Average rainfall in April - Benton, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 4.92"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in April
Benton, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Benton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Benton, IL

Average snowfall in April - Benton, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Benton, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Benton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Benton, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Benton, IL
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Benton, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Benton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Benton, IL

Average UV index in April - Benton, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Benton, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Benton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Benton, IL

Average visibility in April - Benton, IL
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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