April weather forecast
Essex, IL

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Essex, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.8°F (14.9°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Essex sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of April, moving from March's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C). An average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) marks the nights in Essex in April.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Essex, during April, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, Essex aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of April in Essex, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout April, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, Essex aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in April?

In Essex, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Essex, IL

Average temperature in April - Essex, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in April
Essex, IL

Average pressure in April - Essex, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Essex, IL

Average wind speed in April - Essex, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in April
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Essex, IL

Average rainfall in April - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in April
Essex, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Essex, IL

Average snowfall in April - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Essex, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Essex, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Essex, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Essex, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Essex, IL

Average UV index in April - Essex, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Essex, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Essex, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Essex, IL

Average visibility in April - Essex, 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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