April weather forecast
Dows, IA

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Dows, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

As March transitions into April, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) during April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Dows is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dows, in April, during 15 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dows, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dows, in April, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.7 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Dows is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April in Dows, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Dows is 7.7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Dows?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Dows, is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Dows?

In Dows, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in Dows in April?

In Dows, Iowa, during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Dows?

In Dows, during April, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dows have in April?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Dows?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Dows?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Dows?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Dows, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Dows, IA

Average temperature in April - Dows, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Dows, IA

Average pressure in April - Dows, 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
Dows, IA

Average wind speed in April - Dows, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Dows, IA

Average humidity in April - Dows, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Dows, IA

Average rainfall in April - Dows, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in April
Dows, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Dows, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dows, IA

Average snowfall in April - Dows, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dows, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Dows, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dows, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Dows, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Dows, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in April
Dows, IA

Average UV index in April - Dows, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Dows, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Dows, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Dows, IA

Average visibility in April - Dows, IA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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