Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
April's arrival in Des Moines brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in March to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). April in Des Moines, Iowa, generally records an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
In April, the average relative humidity in Des Moines, Iowa, is 73%.Rainfall
In Des Moines, Iowa, in April, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Des Moines are January through May, October through December. In April, in Des Moines, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout April, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Des Moines, Iowa, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in April in Des Moines is 13h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of April, in Des Moines, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 8h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during April translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Des Moines in April?
What is the average humidity in April in Des Moines?
How much does it rain in Des Moines in April?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Des Moines?
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What is the UV index intensity in April in Des Moines?
Average temperature in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average high temperature in April: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 42.4°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 (15.1°F).
Average pressure in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average wind speed in April: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall in April: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Des Moines, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 0min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average sunshine days in April: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average UV index in April: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average cloud cover in April: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in April
Des Moines, IA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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