April weather forecast
Elma, IA

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). In Elma, an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is recorded during April nights.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elma, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elma, there are 98 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elma, in April, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 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 Elma, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How much does it rain in April?

In Elma, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Elma, in April, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elma have in April?

In Elma, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Elma, IA

Average temperature in April - Elma, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Elma, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Elma, IA

Average wind speed in April - Elma, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Elma, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Elma, IA

Average rainfall in April - Elma, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in April
Elma, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Elma, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Elma, IA

Average snowfall in April - Elma, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Elma, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Elma, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Elma, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Elma, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Elma, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Elma, IA

Average UV index in April - Elma, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Elma, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Elma, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Elma, IA

Average visibility in April - Elma, 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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