April weather forecast
Scranton, IA

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Weather in April

April in Scranton, Iowa, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings a change in Scranton's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from March's chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Throughout April, Scranton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In Scranton, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scranton, Iowa, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout April, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day 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

The average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in April translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

In April, in Scranton, the average high-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout April, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Scranton in April?

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

How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in April?

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

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 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Scranton have in April?

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

How high is the UV index in April?

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
Scranton, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Scranton, IA

Average pressure in April - Scranton, 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
Scranton, IA

Average wind speed in April - Scranton, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Scranton, IA

Average humidity in April - Scranton, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 70%

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

Average rainfall in April
Scranton, IA

Average rainfall in April - Scranton, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in April
Scranton, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Scranton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Scranton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Scranton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in April
Scranton, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Scranton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Scranton, IA

Average UV index in April - Scranton, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Scranton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Scranton, IA

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

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

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