April weather forecast
Columbia, IA

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Weather in April

April in Columbia, Iowa, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature varying between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). In April, the average low-temperature in Columbia records at a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Columbia, during April, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.3 days and collects up to 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbia, Iowa, in April, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of April in Columbia, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Columbia?

In Columbia, 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Columbia?

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in April?

In Columbia, during April, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Columbia?

In April, in Columbia, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout April, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In April, the average day length is 13h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Columbia?

On the first day of April in Columbia, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Columbia?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia, Iowa, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Columbia, IA

Average temperature in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in April
Columbia, IA

Average pressure in April - Columbia, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Columbia, IA

Average wind speed in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Columbia, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in April
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in April
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Columbia, IA

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

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Columbia, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in April
Columbia, IA

Average UV index in April - Columbia, 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
Columbia, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Columbia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Columbia, IA

Average visibility in April - Columbia, 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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