April weather forecast
Afton, IA

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Weather in April

April in Afton, Iowa, is a moderate spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in March to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). In Afton, the average low-temperature during the month of April is a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Afton, during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Afton, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Afton, Iowa, in April, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Afton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Afton, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Afton, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Afton, Iowa, in April, during 1.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in April?

In Afton, the average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Afton is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Afton, IA

Average temperature in April - Afton, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Afton, IA

Average pressure in April - Afton, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Afton, IA

Average wind speed in April - Afton, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Afton, IA

Average humidity in April - Afton, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Afton, IA

Average rainfall in April - Afton, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in April
Afton, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Afton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Afton, IA

Average snowfall in April - Afton, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Afton, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Afton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Afton, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Afton, IA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Afton, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Afton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Afton, IA

Average UV index in April - Afton, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

Average cloud cover in April
Afton, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Afton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Afton, IA

Average visibility in April - Afton, IA
  • 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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