April weather forecast
Columbus, IL

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Weather in April

April in Columbus, Illinois, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

Columbus's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in March to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Throughout April, Columbus's nights cool down to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, Illinois, in April, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbus, Illinois. April is the last month it regularly snows in Columbus, Illinois. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Columbus aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of April, in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Columbus, Illinois, the average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

In Columbus, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Columbus?

The high-temperature, in April, in Columbus, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Columbus?

In Columbus, Illinois, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in April?

In April, in Columbus, Illinois, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout April, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Columbus?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Columbus aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Columbus?

On the first day of April in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Columbus is 8.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Columbus?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Columbus, IL

Average temperature in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in April
Columbus, IL

Average pressure in April - Columbus, IL
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Columbus, IL

Average wind speed in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in April
Columbus, IL

Average humidity in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in April
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in April
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Columbus, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Columbus, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in April
Columbus, IL

Average UV index in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Columbus, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Columbus, IL
  • 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 July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in April
Columbus, IL

Average visibility in April - Columbus, IL
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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