April weather forecast
Ralston, IA

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Ralston, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in April, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in March to a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). In the month of April, Ralston experiences an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Ralston, in April, during 15.4 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ralston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.1 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ralston, Iowa, in April, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
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 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Ralston, the average sunshine in April is 7.9h.

UV index

In Ralston, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ralston in April?

In Ralston, in April, the average high-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in April in Ralston?

The average relative humidity in April is 69%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Ralston, in April, during 15.4 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Ralston, Iowa, in April, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ralston have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and 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 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Ralston?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Ralston, IA

Average temperature in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.5°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Ralston, IA

Average pressure in April - Ralston, 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
Ralston, IA

Average wind speed in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Ralston, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in April
Ralston, IA

Average rainfall in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in April
Ralston, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ralston, IA

Average snowfall in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ralston, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ralston, 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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ralston, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in April
Ralston, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Ralston, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Ralston, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

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
Ralston, IA

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

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

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