April weather forecast
Grimes, IA

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Weather in April

April in Grimes, Iowa, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

Grimes in April sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). In Grimes, the April nights cool down to an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Grimes, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grimes. In April, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout April, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grimes, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Grimes, the average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

In Grimes, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Grimes, during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In April, in Grimes, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout April, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length in Grimes is 13h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Grimes, IA

Average pressure in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"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
Grimes, IA

Average wind speed in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in April
Grimes, IA

Average humidity in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Grimes, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Grimes, 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
Grimes, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Grimes, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Grimes, IA

Average UV index in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Grimes, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Grimes, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Grimes, IA

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

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

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