April weather forecast
Sheffield, IA

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Sheffield, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). April nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in April, during 16.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheffield, during April, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Sheffield, during the entire year, snow falls for 56 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Sheffield is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

During April, Sheffield experiences an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Sheffield, during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sheffield in April?

In Sheffield, Iowa, during April, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheffield have in April?

In Sheffield, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Sheffield, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Sheffield, IA

Average temperature in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Sheffield, IA

Average pressure in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Sheffield, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Sheffield, IA

Average humidity in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in April
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sheffield, IA

Average snowfall in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sheffield, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Sheffield, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sheffield, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Sheffield, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Sheffield, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Sheffield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Sheffield, IA

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

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

Sheffield, Iowa, USA

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