April weather forecast
Benton, IA

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Weather in April

April in Benton, Iowa, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Entering April, Benton sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from March's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). In April, Benton encounters an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Benton, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton, in April, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Benton is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The high-temperature during April is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Benton, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Benton, in April, during 0.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Benton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Benton, IA

Average temperature in April - Benton, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Benton, IA

Average pressure in April - Benton, 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
Benton, IA

Average wind speed in April - Benton, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Benton, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in April
Benton, IA

Average rainfall in April - Benton, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in April
Benton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Benton, IA

Average snowfall in April - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Benton, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Benton, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Benton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Benton, IA

Average UV index in April - Benton, 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
Benton, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Benton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Benton, IA

Average visibility in April - Benton, 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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