April weather forecast
Charleston, IL

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Weather in April

April in Charleston, Illinois, is an enjoyable spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Charleston's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in March to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). In Charleston, April nights witness a steady temperature drop to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Charleston is 76%.

Rainfall

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Charleston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Charleston, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Charleston, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Charleston, is 62.2°F (16.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Charleston, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in April?

In Charleston, in April, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Charleston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Charleston have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Charleston is 8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Charleston, IL

Average temperature in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Charleston, IL

Average pressure in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Charleston, IL

Average wind speed in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Charleston, IL

Average humidity in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Charleston, IL

Average rainfall in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in April
Charleston, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Charleston, IL

Average snowfall in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Charleston, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Charleston, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Charleston, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Charleston, IL

Average UV index in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Charleston, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Charleston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Charleston, IL

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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