Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
With the onset of April, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from March's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in April.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 72%.Rainfall
In Ames, during April, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Ames, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ames, Iowa. In Ames, in April, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Ames is 13h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 7.7h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In April, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
What are April temperatures in Ames?
What is the average humidity in April in Ames?
How many days does it rain in April in Ames?
How much does it snow in Ames in April?
How many hours of daylight does Ames have in April?
What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Ames?
How long on average sun shines in April in Ames?
What is the UV index reading in April in Ames?
Average temperature in April
Ames, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 58.5°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 (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 41.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in April
Ames, 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
Ames, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in April
Ames, IA
- Average humidity in April: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in April
Ames, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in April
Ames, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in April
Ames, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Ames, IA
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ames, IA
- 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in April
Ames, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in April
Ames, IA
- 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in April
Ames, IA
- Average cloud cover in April: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in April
Ames, IA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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