April weather forecast
Thornton, IL

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Weather in April

April in Thornton, Illinois, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). Thornton, during the month of April, experiences an average low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Thornton, in April, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thornton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Thornton. April is the last month it regularly snows in Thornton, Illinois. During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Thornton aggregates 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Thornton, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Thornton, the average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

In Thornton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Thornton in April?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Thornton, is 56.7°F (13.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Thornton?

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

How many days does it rain in April in Thornton?

In April, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout April, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Thornton?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Thornton, Illinois. During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Thornton aggregates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in April?

The average day length in April in Thornton is 13h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Thornton?

On the first day of April in Thornton, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in April?

In Thornton, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Thornton?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Thornton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Thornton, IL

Average temperature in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in April
Thornton, IL

Average pressure in April - Thornton, 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
Thornton, IL

Average wind speed in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in April
Thornton, IL

Average humidity in April - Thornton, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in April
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in April
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall days in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall days in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Thornton, IL

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Thornton, IL
  • 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Thornton, IL

Average sunshine days in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in April
Thornton, IL

Average UV index in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Thornton, IL

Average cloud cover in April - Thornton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in April: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in April
Thornton, IL

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

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

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