April weather forecast
Ford Heights, IL

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Ford Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

April sees a temperature increase, moving from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in March to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). The average low-temperature during April nights is a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ford Heights, in April, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Ford Heights aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Ford Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.8 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Ford Heights is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of April in Ford Heights, sunrise is at 6:31 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 Ford 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

During April, Ford Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Ford Heights, in April, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) 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, Ford Heights aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 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 many hours of sunshine does Ford Heights have in April?

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

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average temperature in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average pressure in April - Ford 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
Ford Heights, IL

Average wind speed in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Ford Heights, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ford 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Ford Heights, IL

Average UV index in April - Ford 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
Ford Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Ford 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 33).

Average visibility in April
Ford Heights, IL

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

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

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