April weather forecast
Benton, IA

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Weather in April

April in Benton, Iowa, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Benton in April experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from March's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Throughout April, Benton encounters an average temperature drop to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Benton is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout April, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benton, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Benton, in April, during 0.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Benton is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Benton is 8.2h.

UV index

In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in April interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Benton in April?

In Benton, 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Benton?

The average relative humidity in April in Benton is 74%.

How much does it rain in Benton in April?

In Benton, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Benton?

In April, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout April, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Benton?

The average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Benton?

On the first day of April in Benton, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Benton, Iowa, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Benton?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Benton is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Benton, IA

Average temperature in April - Benton, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in April
Benton, IA

Average pressure in April - Benton, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"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).

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Average wind speed in April
Benton, IA

Average wind speed in April - Benton, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Benton, IA

Average humidity in April - Benton, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in April
Benton, IA

Average rainfall in April - Benton, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in April
Benton, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Benton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Benton, IA

Average snowfall in April - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Benton, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Benton, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Benton, IA
  • 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 18min).

  • 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Benton, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Benton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in April
Benton, IA

Average UV index in April - Benton, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Benton, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Benton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in April
Benton, IA

Average visibility in April - Benton, IA
  • 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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