April weather forecast
Dubuque, IA

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A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city
A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city

Weather in April

As Dubuque marches towards summer, April comes with a reassuring rise in temperature. The city bids goodbye to the last of the snow, which scales down to 1.22" (31mm) and welcomes more daylight hours, setting the stage for more vibrant and energetic activities. April showers are a staple of Iowa weather, making way for fresh blooms in the city parks. The mounting pressure of 29.94" (760mm) may bring gusty winds at times, but nothing that would mask the beautiful transition from spring to summer.

Temperature

The beginning of April signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in March to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). During April in Dubuque, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Dubuque is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dubuque, during April, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dubuque, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2 snowfall days, in April, Dubuque aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dubuque, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Dubuque, Iowa, is 7.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Dubuque is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dubuque in April?

Dubuque in April has an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Dubuque?

In Dubuque, Iowa, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dubuque in April?

In Dubuque, Iowa, in April, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Dubuque?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Dubuque, Iowa. During 2 snowfall days, in April, Dubuque aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Dubuque?

In Dubuque, Iowa, the average day length in April is 13h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Dubuque?

On the first day of April in Dubuque, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Dubuque?

In Dubuque, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in April in Dubuque?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Dubuque is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Dubuque, IA

Average temperature in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in April
Dubuque, IA

Average pressure in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Dubuque, IA

Average wind speed in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Dubuque, IA

Average humidity in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in April
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in April
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Dubuque, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Dubuque, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in April
Dubuque, IA

Average UV index in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Dubuque, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Dubuque, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in April
Dubuque, IA

Average visibility in April - Dubuque, 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).

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