April weather forecast
Downs, IL

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Weather in April

April is an enjoyable spring month in Downs, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

April sees a temperature increase, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in March to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). Downs records an average temperature drop to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in April.

Humidity

In Downs, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Downs, in April, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Downs are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Downs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Downs is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

Downs in April has an average high-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Downs, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Downs, in April, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Downs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Downs have in April?

In Downs, the average day length in April is 13h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Downs have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Downs, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Downs, IL

Average temperature in April - Downs, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Downs, IL

Average pressure in April - Downs, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Downs, IL

Average wind speed in April - Downs, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Downs, IL

Average humidity in April - Downs, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Downs, IL

Average rainfall in April - Downs, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in April
Downs, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Downs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Downs, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Downs, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Downs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Downs, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Downs, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Downs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Downs, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Downs, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Downs, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Downs, IL

Average visibility in April - Downs, 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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