April weather forecast
Ames, NE

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Ames in April experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Ames experiences a steady low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) throughout April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 66%.

Rainfall

In Ames, in April, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ames, Nebraska. In Ames, in April, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ames, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Ames is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Ames?

In April, in Ames, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Ames?

In April, the average relative humidity in Ames is 66%.

How many days does it rain in April in Ames?

In April, in Ames, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Ames?

In Ames, Nebraska, in April, during 1.2 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ames have in April?

In Ames, Nebraska, the average day length in April is 13h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Ames?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Ames?

The average sunshine duration in April in Ames, Nebraska, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Ames?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Ames, NE

Average temperature in April - Ames, NE
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in April
Ames, NE

Average pressure in April - Ames, NE
  • Average pressure in April: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Ames, NE

Average wind speed in April - Ames, NE
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in April
Ames, NE

Average humidity in April - Ames, NE
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in April
Ames, NE

Average rainfall in April - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in April
Ames, NE

Average rainfall days in April - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Ames, NE

Average snowfall in April - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Ames, NE

Average snowfall days in April - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Ames, NE

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ames, NE
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Ames, NE

Average sunshine days in April - Ames, NE
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in April
Ames, NE

Average UV index in April - Ames, NE
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in April
Ames, NE

Average cloud cover in April - Ames, NE
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in April
Ames, NE

Average visibility in April - Ames, NE
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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