April weather forecast
Peterson, IA

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Peterson, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Peterson in April experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). April sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peterson, in April, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April in Peterson, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

During April, Peterson experiences an average high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 68%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Peterson, in April, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Peterson, in April, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterson have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in April
Peterson, IA

Average pressure in April - Peterson, 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
Peterson, IA

Average wind speed in April - Peterson, 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 (7.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Peterson, IA

Average rainfall in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in April
Peterson, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Peterson, IA

Average snowfall in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Peterson, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.6 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
Peterson, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Peterson, 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: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Peterson, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Peterson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Peterson, IA

Average UV index in April - Peterson, 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
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Peterson, IA

Average visibility in April - Peterson, 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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