April weather forecast
Palmer, IA

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Palmer, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.7°F (14.3°C) and min 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

April's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in March to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). Palmer experiences an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) in month of April.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Palmer, during April, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.6 rainfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, Palmer aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Palmer, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in April interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Palmer, records 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What are the least humid months?

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout April, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, Palmer aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palmer have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmer have in April?

In Palmer, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Palmer?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Palmer, IA

Average temperature in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.4°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Palmer, IA

Average pressure in April - Palmer, 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
Palmer, IA

Average wind speed in April - Palmer, 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
Palmer, IA

Average humidity in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Palmer, IA

Average rainfall in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in April
Palmer, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Palmer, IA

Average snowfall in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Palmer, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Palmer, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Palmer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Palmer, IA

Average UV index in April - Palmer, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Palmer, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Palmer, IA

Average visibility in April - Palmer, 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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