April weather forecast
Elgin, IA

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Elgin, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of April sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Elgin records an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the month of April.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Elgin, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elgin, Iowa, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, in April, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elgin, Iowa, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elgin, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Elgin, Iowa, is 7.3h.

UV index

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 average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Elgin?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Elgin?

The months with the lowest humidity in Elgin are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in April in Elgin?

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

How much does it rain in Elgin in April?

In Elgin, Iowa, during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elgin in April?

In Elgin, in April, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in April?

In April, the average day length in Elgin, Iowa, is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Elgin?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Elgin?

In Elgin, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in April in Elgin?

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

Average temperature in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
Elgin, IA

Average pressure in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Elgin, IA

Average wind speed in April - Elgin, 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).

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Average humidity in April
Elgin, IA

Average humidity in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in April
Elgin, IA

Average rainfall in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in April
Elgin, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Elgin, IA

Average snowfall in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Elgin, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 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
Elgin, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Elgin, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in April
Elgin, IA

Average UV index in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Elgin, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in April
Elgin, IA

Average visibility in April - Elgin, IA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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