April weather forecast
Northfield, IA

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Weather in April

April in Northfield, Iowa, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of April brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in March to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). During April, Northfield experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Northfield, in April, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Northfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, Northfield aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Northfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of April, in Northfield, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Northfield is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in April leads to these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Northfield in April?

In Northfield, 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Northfield?

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in Northfield in April?

In Northfield, during April, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Northfield?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Northfield. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, Northfield aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in April?

In Northfield, the average day length in April is 13h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Northfield?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Northfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Northfield have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in April in Northfield?

In Northfield, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Northfield, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.7°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 (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in April
Northfield, IA

Average pressure in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Northfield, IA

Average wind speed in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Northfield, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in April
Northfield, IA

Average rainfall in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in April
Northfield, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Northfield, IA

Average snowfall in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Northfield, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Northfield, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Northfield, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Northfield, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in April
Northfield, IA

Average UV index in April - Northfield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in April
Northfield, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Northfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Northfield, IA

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

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

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