April weather forecast
Orion, IL

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Weather in April

April in Orion, Illinois, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

As Orion enters April, the average high-temperature increases from the a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) of March to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Throughout April nights, Orion registers an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Orion, in April, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Orion. During 0.9 snowfall days, in April, Orion aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Orion, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 13.5" (343mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during April morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

In Orion, 59.2°F (15.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout April, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in April, Orion aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Orion, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Orion, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°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 (16.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Orion, IL

Average pressure in April - Orion, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Orion, IL

Average wind speed in April - Orion, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Orion, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Orion, IL

Average rainfall in April - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in April
Orion, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Orion, IL

Average snowfall in April - Orion, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Orion, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Orion, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Orion, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Orion, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Orion, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Orion, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Orion, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Orion, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Orion, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Orion, IL

Average visibility in April - Orion, 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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