April weather forecast
Urbandale, IA

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Weather in April

April in Urbandale sees a robust arrival of spring weather conditions. Flowers begin to bloom, and animals become more active, with temperatures continuing their upward trend. The daytime is noticeably longer, averaging 13.4 hours, and sees a high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) on average. Sunshine hours increase significantly, transforming snow-dusted landscapes into vibrant green expanses. With a marked decrease in snowfall to just 0.24" (6mm), this month embraces comfier and sunnier days.

Temperature

April's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). The low-temperature in Urbandale averages to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) during the nights of April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Urbandale is 72%.

Rainfall

In Urbandale, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Urbandale, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Urbandale, in April, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Urbandale, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Urbandale, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of April, in Urbandale, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

In Urbandale, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Urbandale?

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Urbandale are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Urbandale?

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in April in Urbandale?

In Urbandale, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Urbandale?

In Urbandale, Iowa, in April, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Urbandale have in April?

In Urbandale, Iowa, the average day length in April is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Urbandale?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Urbandale?

The average sunshine duration in April in Urbandale is 8.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Urbandale?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Urbandale is 4. A UV Index 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
Urbandale, IA

Average temperature in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Urbandale, IA

Average pressure in April - Urbandale, 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
Urbandale, IA

Average wind speed in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in April
Urbandale, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Urbandale, IA

Average rainfall in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Urbandale, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Urbandale, IA

Average snowfall in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Urbandale, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Urbandale, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Urbandale, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Urbandale, IA

Average UV index in April - Urbandale, 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
Urbandale, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Urbandale, IA

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

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

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