April weather forecast
Colfax, IA

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Weather in April

April in Colfax, Iowa, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59°F (15°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from March to April brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). Colfax reports an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the nights of April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 73%.

Rainfall

In April, in Colfax, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout April, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colfax, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Colfax. In April, in Colfax, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout April, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colfax, there are 27.7 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in April leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Colfax?

In April, in Colfax, the average high-temperature is 59°F (15°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Colfax?

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in April in Colfax?

In Colfax, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Colfax in April?

In April, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout April, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Colfax?

On the first day of April in Colfax, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Colfax?

In Colfax, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Colfax?

In Colfax, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Colfax, IA

Average temperature in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Colfax, IA

Average pressure in April - Colfax, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Colfax, IA

Average wind speed in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Colfax, IA

Average humidity in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Colfax, IA

Average rainfall in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in April
Colfax, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Colfax, IA

Average snowfall in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Colfax, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Colfax, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Colfax, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Colfax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Colfax, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Colfax, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Colfax, IA

Average visibility in April - Colfax, IA
  • 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).

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