April weather forecast
Richmond, IL

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Weather in April

April in Richmond, Illinois, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.1°F (12.3°C) and min 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Richmond's weather in April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from March's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). During the nights in April, the temperature averages to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout April, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Richmond. In April, in Richmond, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout April, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond, there are 46.5 snowfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richmond in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Richmond, records 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Richmond?

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in April in Richmond?

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How much does it rain in Richmond in April?

In Richmond, Illinois, in April, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Richmond?

In April, in Richmond, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout April, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richmond have in April?

The average day length in April in Richmond is 13h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Richmond?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richmond, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Richmond?

In Richmond, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Richmond?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Richmond, IL

Average temperature in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Richmond, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Richmond, IL

Average wind speed in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Richmond, IL

Average humidity in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Richmond, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in April
Richmond, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Richmond, IL

Average snowfall in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Richmond, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Richmond, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Richmond, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Richmond, IL

Average UV index in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Richmond, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Richmond, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in April
Richmond, IL

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

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

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