April weather forecast
Plato, IA

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Plato, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

With the transition into April, Plato experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in March to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Plato's nighttime temperature during April is consistently averaged at a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Plato, during April, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Plato, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, Plato aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Plato, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Plato is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Plato in April?

In April, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout April, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, Plato aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plato have in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Plato, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plato have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April 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
Plato, IA

Average temperature in April - Plato, IA
  • Average high temperature in April: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Plato, IA

Average pressure in April - Plato, IA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Plato, IA

Average wind speed in April - Plato, IA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Plato, IA

Average humidity in April - Plato, IA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Plato, IA

Average rainfall in April - Plato, IA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in April
Plato, IA

Average rainfall days in April - Plato, IA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Plato, IA

Average snowfall in April - Plato, IA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Plato, IA

Average snowfall days in April - Plato, IA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Plato, IA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Plato, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Plato, IA

Average sunshine days in April - Plato, IA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Plato, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Plato, IA

Average cloud cover in April - Plato, IA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in April
Plato, IA

Average visibility in April - Plato, IA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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