April weather forecast
Preston, IA

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Weather in April

April in Preston, Iowa, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in March to a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C). During the month of April, Preston's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In April, in Preston, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout April, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Preston, Iowa. During 1.7 snowfall days, in April, Preston aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Preston is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Preston, the average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

In Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Preston in April?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Preston?

The average relative humidity in April in Preston is 75%.

How much does it rain in Preston in April?

In Preston, Iowa, in April, during 16.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Preston?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Preston. During 1.7 snowfall days, in April, Preston aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in April in Preston, Iowa, is 13h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Preston?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Preston, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Preston, Iowa, is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Preston is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Preston, IA

Average temperature in April - Preston, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in April
Preston, IA

Average pressure in April - Preston, 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
Preston, IA

Average wind speed in April - Preston, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in April
Preston, IA

Average humidity in April - Preston, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in April
Preston, IA

Average rainfall in April - Preston, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in April
Preston, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Preston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Preston, IA

Average snowfall in April - Preston, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Preston, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Preston, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Preston, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Preston, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Preston, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Preston, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in April
Preston, IA

Average UV index in April - Preston, IA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Preston, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Preston, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in April
Preston, IA

Average visibility in April - Preston, 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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