April weather forecast
Harrisburg, IL

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Weather in April

April in Harrisburg, Illinois promises the full blush of Spring, with a significant rise in temperatures from 48.7°F (9.3°C) to 66.4°F (19.1°C). Spring blooms find their peak this month, offering a delightful show of colors and fragrances all through the city. April also brings the most amount of rainfall for the year, leading to a burst of lush greenery. Longer daylight hours allow adequate time to immerse in outdoor activities and relish the positive weather. As April wraps up, it leaves behind an anticipation of the approaching Summer season.

Temperature

With the transition into April, Harrisburg experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in March to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Throughout the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In Harrisburg, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Harrisburg aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Harrisburg, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harrisburg, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Harrisburg in April?

In April, in Harrisburg, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in April?

In Harrisburg, in April, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 4.8" (122mm) 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, Harrisburg aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Harrisburg, the average day length in April is 13h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Harrisburg is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average temperature in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average pressure in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average wind speed in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average humidity in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average rainfall in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 4.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average snowfall in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Harrisburg, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Harrisburg, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Harrisburg, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Harrisburg, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Harrisburg, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Harrisburg, IL

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

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

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