April weather forecast
Melvin, IA

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Melvin, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

April's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in March to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). In the month of April, Melvin experiences an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Melvin is 69%.

Rainfall

In Melvin, during April, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Melvin, in April, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Melvin, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In Melvin, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April translates into the following guidance:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Melvin?

In Melvin, 55.4°F (13°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 69%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Melvin, in April, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Melvin, in April, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Melvin?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melvin, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Melvin have in April?

In Melvin, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April in Melvin?

In Melvin, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Melvin, IA

Average temperature in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.4°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.6°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 (9.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Melvin, IA

Average pressure in April - Melvin, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Melvin, IA

Average wind speed in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Melvin, IA

Average humidity in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Melvin, 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 5min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Melvin, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Melvin, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Melvin, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Melvin, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Melvin, IA

Average visibility in April - Melvin, 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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