April weather forecast
Dakota, IL

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Dakota, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

As April sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in March to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Throughout April, the average low-temperature records at a cold 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dakota, in April, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dakota, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in April, Dakota aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

In April, in Dakota, the average high-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How much does it rain in Dakota in April?

In Dakota, in April, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in April, Dakota aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dakota have in April?

In Dakota, the average day length in April is 13h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Dakota, IL

Average temperature in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Dakota, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Dakota, IL

Average wind speed in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Dakota, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in April
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Dakota, IL

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

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

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Dakota, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Dakota, IL

Average UV index in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Dakota, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Dakota, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Dakota, IL

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

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

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