April weather forecast
Alton, IA

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Alton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). In the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 68%.

Rainfall

In April, in Alton, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout April, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alton, Iowa, in April, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.5 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Alton is 7.9h.

UV index

In Alton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Alton in April?

In Alton, in April, the average high-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Alton, the average relative humidity in April is 68%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout April, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Alton, during April, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alton have in April?

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

What is the UV index reading in April in Alton?

In Alton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Alton, IA

Average temperature in April - Alton, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Alton, IA

Average pressure in April - Alton, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Alton, IA

Average wind speed in April - Alton, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Alton, IA

Average humidity in April - Alton, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in April
Alton, IA

Average rainfall in April - Alton, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in April
Alton, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Alton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Alton, IA

Average snowfall in April - Alton, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Alton, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Alton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Alton, IA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Alton, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Alton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Alton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Alton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Alton, IA

Average visibility in April - Alton, IA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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