April weather forecastGifford, IA
April
Weather in April
April is a mild spring month in Gifford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
Gifford sees an increase in average high-temperatures during April, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in March to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C) in April.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April in Gifford, Iowa, is 73%.Rainfall
In Gifford, in April, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gifford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.5 days and collects up to 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Gifford aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Gifford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in April is 13h and 24min.On the first day of April in Gifford, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 7.7h.UV index
In Gifford, 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 radiation for average individuals.Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Gifford, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 56.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in April
Gifford, IA
- Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Gifford, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in April
Gifford, IA
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in April
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in April
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).
Average snowfall in April
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Gifford, IA
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 24min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in April
Gifford, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in April
Gifford, IA
- Average UV index in April: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Gifford, IA
- Average cloud cover in April: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in April
Gifford, IA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
