April weather forecast
Highland Park, IL

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Weather in April

April is a fresh spring month in Highland Park, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from March to April is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Highland Park experiences a mean low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during April.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Highland Park, during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Highland Park, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highland Park are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in April, Highland Park aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Highland Park, Illinois, there are 42.9 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Highland Park, the average sunshine in April is 7.9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Highland Park, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Highland Park?

During April, Highland Park experiences an average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, Illinois, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How much does it rain in Highland Park in April?

In Highland Park, Illinois, in April, during 16.1 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Highland Park?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Highland Park, Illinois. During 2.4 snowfall days, in April, Highland Park aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Highland Park?

In April, the average day length in Highland Park, Illinois, is 13h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Highland Park?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Highland Park?

The average sunshine duration in April in Highland Park is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Highland Park, IL

Average temperature in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Highland Park, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Highland Park, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Highland Park, IL

Average humidity in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Highland Park, IL

Average rainfall in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in April
Highland Park, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Highland Park, IL

Average snowfall in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Highland Park, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Highland Park, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Highland Park, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Highland Park, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Highland Park, IL

Average UV index in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Highland Park, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Highland Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Highland Park, IL

Average visibility in April - Highland Park, 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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