April weather forecast
Sheffield, IL

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Sheffield, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of April brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in March to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Sheffield's nights in April experience an average temperature drop to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 147.2 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheffield, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in April, Sheffield aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

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 rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sheffield?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in April, Sheffield aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in April?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheffield have in April?

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

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Sheffield, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Sheffield, IL

Average pressure in April - Sheffield, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Sheffield, IL

Average wind speed in April - Sheffield, 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 (6.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Sheffield, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Sheffield, IL

Average rainfall in April - Sheffield, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in April
Sheffield, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Sheffield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sheffield, IL

Average snowfall in April - Sheffield, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sheffield, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Sheffield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Sheffield, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Sheffield, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sheffield, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Sheffield, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Sheffield, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Sheffield, IL

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

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

Sheffield, Illinois, USA

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