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Ankeny Weather in April

Ankeny in April sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 118 mm (4.6 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Ankeny in April

Typically around 12 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 118 mm (4.6 in) for the month. When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Ankeny in April

In April, expect moderate temperatures in Ankeny, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Ankeny in April

With approximately 225 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Wind Speed in Ankeny in April

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in April. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

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Ankeny Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm (4.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ankeny in April

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in April. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Ankeny in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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