April Rainfall and Precipitation in Illinois

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Illinois, the United States of America in April.

Illinois, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in April ranging from moderate in Lincoln with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall to high in Marion with 149 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Illinois precipitation in April: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Illinois, the United States of America receive in April?

In April, Chicago typically experiences high rainfall, averaging about 102 mm (4 in). This translates to a mix of wet and dry days throughout the month.

How many days does it rain in Illinois, the United States of America in April?

Rainfall in Chicago typically falls on roughly 13 days days in April.

Is April part of the rainy season in Illinois, the United States of America?

Not really. April is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Illinois, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in April in Illinois, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Marion tops the wettest-cities list in Illinois, the United States of America for April, with monthly rainfall averaging 149 mm (5.9 in).

What is the driest city in April in Illinois, the United States of America?

In our records, Lincoln stands out as the driest city in Illinois, the United States of America for April, averaging just 89 mm (3.5 in).

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