United StatesAverage weather for Iowa in April
It's warm in April in Iowa with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 20°C.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Iowa with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 15°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Iowa is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.
In April, there is an average of 218 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Iowa in April |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
26°C | 17°C | |
 Max. temperature |
28°C | 22°C | |
| Min. temperature |
23°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
218 mm | 81 mm | |
| Rainy days |
7 days | 11 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Iowa?
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Iowa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2014, Iowa reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in April for Iowa, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Iowa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Iowa, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Iowa.
Daily UV index in April in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Iowa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Iowa over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Iowa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in April in Iowa over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Iowa, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in April for Iowa
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Iowa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Iowa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
