April weather forecastNorthwood, IA
April
Weather in April
April in Northwood is a transition period, moving away from the chill of winter and towards the warmth of summer. The weather fluctuates quite a bit during this month, but the overall trend is towards warmer temperatures and increased precipitation. Days become longer, with a greater number of daylight hours. May follows the pattern of April, with both preparations for the summer season. Northwood's weather in April is characterized by noticeable changes that usher in the warmer months.Temperature
Northwood's weather in April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from March's cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) marks the month of April.Humidity
April and October, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Northwood, Iowa.Rainfall
In Northwood, in April, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northwood, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.3 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Northwood, in April, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Northwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 57 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.Daylight
In Northwood, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 27min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April in Northwood, Iowa, is 7.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in April translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Northwood, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in April
Northwood, IA
- Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Northwood, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).
Average humidity in April
Northwood, IA
- Average humidity in April: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (72%).
Average rainfall in April
Northwood, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in April
Northwood, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in April
Northwood, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Northwood, IA
- Average snowfall days in April: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Northwood, IA
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in April
Northwood, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in April
Northwood, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in April
Northwood, IA
- Average cloud cover in April: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in April
Northwood, IA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (5mi).
