April weather forecast
Ricketts, IA

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Weather in April

April in Ricketts, Iowa, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

Ricketts's transition into April is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in March to a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). During April, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 41.7°F (5.4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ricketts, during April, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ricketts, during April, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Ricketts, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ricketts, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ricketts in April?

In Ricketts, 58.5°F (14.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What are the least humid months in Ricketts?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 68%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Ricketts, in April, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In Ricketts, during April, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ricketts have in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Ricketts, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Ricketts, IA

Average temperature in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in April
Ricketts, IA

Average pressure in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"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
Ricketts, IA

Average wind speed in April - Ricketts, 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 (7.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Ricketts, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Ricketts, IA

Average rainfall in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in April
Ricketts, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ricketts, IA

Average snowfall in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ricketts, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ricketts, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ricketts, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Ricketts, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Ricketts, IA

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

Average cloud cover in April
Ricketts, IA

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

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
Ricketts, IA

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

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

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