April weather forecast
Chicago Heights, IL

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Chicago Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

Chicago Heights sees a rise in temperature during April, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in March to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). Throughout April, Chicago Heights's nights cool down to an average of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chicago Heights, in April, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Chicago Heights aggregates 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chicago Heights, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Chicago Heights, the average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in April leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chicago Heights in April?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Chicago Heights, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

How much does it rain in Chicago Heights in April?

In Chicago Heights, during April, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Chicago Heights aggregates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Chicago Heights, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average temperature in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.7°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Chicago Heights, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average wind speed in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average humidity in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chicago Heights, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average UV index in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Chicago Heights, IL

Average visibility in April - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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