April weather forecast
Dakota City, IA

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Dakota City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

The onset of April marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in March to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). In the month of April, an average of 41°F (5°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In Dakota City, the average relative humidity in April is 69%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dakota City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota City, in April, during 2 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of April, in Dakota City, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Dakota City, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Dakota City, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41°F (5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Dakota City, in April, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Dakota City, in April, during 2 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dakota City have in April?

In Dakota City, the average day length in April is 13h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dakota City have in April?

In Dakota City, the average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Dakota City is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Dakota City, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Dakota City, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Dakota City, IA

Average wind speed in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Dakota City, IA

Average humidity in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in April
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dakota City, IA

Average snowfall in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dakota City, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Dakota City, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dakota City, 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: 8h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Dakota City, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Dakota City, IA

Average UV index in April - Dakota City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Dakota City, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Dakota City, IA

Average visibility in April - Dakota City, IA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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