April weather forecast
Diagonal, IA

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Weather in April

April in Diagonal, Iowa, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during April, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). During April, Diagonal records an average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Diagonal, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Diagonal, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In April, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout April, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Diagonal, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

UV index

In Diagonal, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Diagonal in April?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout April, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Diagonal, in April, during 0.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in April in Diagonal?

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

Average temperature in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Diagonal, IA

Average pressure in April - Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA

Average wind speed in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Diagonal, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Diagonal, IA

Average rainfall in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in April
Diagonal, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Diagonal, IA

Average snowfall in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Diagonal, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Diagonal, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Diagonal, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Diagonal, IA

Average UV index in April - Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Diagonal, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Diagonal, IA

Average visibility in April - Diagonal, 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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