April weather forecast
Maquoketa, IA

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Maquoketa, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in April, the average high-temperature goes from March's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). During the nights in April, Maquoketa experiences a consistent average temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Maquoketa, during April, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Maquoketa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in April, Maquoketa aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Maquoketa, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of April, in Maquoketa, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Maquoketa, the average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Maquoketa is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Maquoketa?

The high-temperature, in April, in Maquoketa, records 56.7°F (13.7°C), while the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Maquoketa?

In April, the average relative humidity in Maquoketa is 75%.

How much does it rain in Maquoketa in April?

In Maquoketa, in April, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Maquoketa?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in April, Maquoketa aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Maquoketa?

In Maquoketa, Iowa, the average day length in April is 13h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Maquoketa?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maquoketa, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Maquoketa?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Maquoketa?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average temperature in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average pressure in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average wind speed in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average humidity in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average rainfall in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average snowfall in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Maquoketa, 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: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Maquoketa, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Maquoketa, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Maquoketa, IA

Average visibility in April - Maquoketa, 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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