April weather forecast
Prospect Heights, IL

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Prospect Heights, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F and an average low of 40.1°F.

Temperature

The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 43.5°F to a cool 54.3°F. Prospect Heights temperatures generally rest at a low of 40.1°F during the April nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Heights, during April, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" of precipitation. In Prospect Heights, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 30.12" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prospect Heights are January through May, October through December. In Prospect Heights, in April, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 17.95" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of April, in Prospect Heights, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Prospect Heights, Illinois, the average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Prospect Heights is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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FAQ

What are April temperatures in Prospect Heights?

April temperatures in Prospect Heights, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F and a low-temperature of 40.1°F.

What is the average humidity in April in Prospect Heights?

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

How much does it rain in Prospect Heights in April?

In Prospect Heights, in April, during 16 rainfall days, 3.54" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prospect Heights in April?

In Prospect Heights, Illinois, in April, during 1.9 snowfall days, 2.52" of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Heights have in April?

The average day length in April in Prospect Heights, Illinois, is 13h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Prospect Heights?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Heights have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Prospect Heights?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average temperature in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average pressure in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average wind speed in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average humidity in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average rainfall in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average snowfall in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average UV index in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Prospect Heights, IL

Average visibility in April - Prospect Heights, 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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