April weather forecast
Dorchester, IL

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Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Dorchester, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). Throughout April, an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) is experienced in Dorchester.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout April, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.4 rainfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Dorchester is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Dorchester, the average sunshine in April is 8.3h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Dorchester is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in April transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dorchester in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Dorchester, records 63.9°F (17.7°C), while the low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Dorchester?

In Dorchester, Illinois, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How many days does it rain in April in Dorchester?

In Dorchester, in April, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dorchester?

April through October are months without snowfall in Dorchester.

Does it snow in Dorchester in April?

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Dorchester have in April?

In April, the average day length in Dorchester, Illinois, is 13h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Dorchester?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorchester, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Dorchester is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in April in Dorchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Dorchester, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Dorchester, IL

Average temperature in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
Dorchester, IL

Average pressure in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Dorchester, IL

Average wind speed in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Dorchester, IL

Average humidity in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

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

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Average rainfall in April
Dorchester, IL

Average rainfall in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in April
Dorchester, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Dorchester, IL

Average snowfall in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Dorchester, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Dorchester, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Dorchester, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in April
Dorchester, IL

Average UV index in April - Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Dorchester, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Dorchester, IL

Average visibility in April - Dorchester, 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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