April weather forecast
Buchanan, IA

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Weather in April

April in Buchanan, Iowa, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

With the transition into April, Buchanan experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in March to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Throughout April, Buchanan's nights cool down to an average of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In Buchanan, Iowa, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Buchanan, in April, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buchanan are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in April, Buchanan aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Buchanan, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of April, in Buchanan, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Buchanan, the average sunshine in April is 7.7h.

UV index

In Buchanan, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Buchanan in April?

In Buchanan, 58.1°F (14.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Buchanan?

The average relative humidity in April in Buchanan, Iowa, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Buchanan in April?

In Buchanan, in April, during 16.2 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Buchanan?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Buchanan. During 1.2 snowfall days, in April, Buchanan aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Buchanan?

In April, the average day length in Buchanan, Iowa, is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Buchanan?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buchanan have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Buchanan, Iowa, is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Buchanan?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Buchanan, Iowa, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Buchanan, IA

Average temperature in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.2°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 (14.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Buchanan, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Buchanan, IA

Average wind speed in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Buchanan, IA

Average humidity in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

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

Average rainfall in April
Buchanan, IA

Average rainfall in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in April
Buchanan, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Buchanan, IA

Average snowfall in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Buchanan, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Buchanan, IA
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Buchanan, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Buchanan, IA

Average UV index in April - Buchanan, 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
Buchanan, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Buchanan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Buchanan, IA

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

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

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