April weather forecastLeighton, IA
April
Weather in April
April is a moderate spring month in Leighton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).Temperature
Leighton's transition into April is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in March to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). In the month of April, an average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) marks the low-temperature in Leighton.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 74%.Rainfall
In Leighton, in April, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leighton, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Leighton, in April, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in April is 13h and 21min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 8.1h.UV index
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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Leighton, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in April
Leighton, 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
Leighton, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in April
Leighton, IA
- Average humidity in April: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in April
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in April
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in April
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Leighton, IA
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 24min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 6min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in April
Leighton, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in April
Leighton, IA
- Average UV index in April: 4
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
Leighton, IA
- Average cloud cover in April: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in April
Leighton, IA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
