Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Throughout April, an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 73%.Rainfall
In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout April, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Des Moines, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Des Moines is 13h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in April in Des Moines is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in April in Des Moines?
Average temperature in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°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
Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.35"
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
Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, 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 12min).
- 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in April
Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, 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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