April weather forecast
Columbia, IA

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Weather in April

April in Columbia, Iowa, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

In Columbia, the average high-temperature in April increases from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in March to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). During April, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in April, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.3 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Columbia, in April, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbia, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Columbia, is 59.9°F (15.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Columbia, in April, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Columbia, in April, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Columbia, IA

Average temperature in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Columbia, IA

Average pressure in April - Columbia, 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
Columbia, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Columbia, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 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
Columbia, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Columbia, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Columbia, IA

Average UV index in April - Columbia, 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
Columbia, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Columbia, IA

Average visibility in April - Columbia, 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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