Iowa weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Iowa this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Iowa in April?
Iowa is a region in the United States of America. April in Iowa generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C in Mason City to 18°C in Keokuk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Keokuk and 2°C in Mason City.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sioux City with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Cedar Falls with 127 mm. Meanwhile, Des Moines enjoys close to 225 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iowa in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iowa climate page.
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Average weather in Des Moines
In April Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in West Des Moines
In April West Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ames
In April Ames generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Urbandale
In April Urbandale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ankeny
In April Ankeny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit Iowa?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Iowa due to the typically unpleasant weather in Des Moines.
Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Des Moines. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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