Chicago Weather in April: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
11.2°C
52.2°F
High temperature
16.8°C
62.3°F
Low temperature
6°C
42.9°F
Feels like
9.7°C
49.4°F
Rainy days
13 days
Rainfall level
1.42mm
0.06 inch
Cloud coverage
64%
Wind speed
27.9km/h
17.3mph
Daylight time
13:21:51
UV index
5.3
1
rain
4.8°C
41.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
6.4°C
44.0°F
3
rain
11.1°C
52.0°F
4
rain
11.1°C
52.0°F
5
rain
15.7°C
60.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
6.0°C
43.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
5.9°C
43.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
10.0°C
50.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
13.4°C
56.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
15.9°C
61.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
19.5°C
67.0°F
12
clear day
22.1°C
72.0°F
13
partly cloudy day
22.0°C
72.0°F
14
partly cloudy day
21.5°C
71.0°F
15
rain
22.7°C
73.0°F
16
rain
9.4°C
49.0°F
17
snow
2.6°C
37.0°F
18
partly cloudy day
7.7°C
46.0°F
19
rain
11.2°C
52.0°F
20
rain
18.6°C
65.0°F
21
partly cloudy day
11.2°C
52.0°F
22
rain
5.9°C
43.0°F
23
cloudy
4.3°C
40.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
7.1°C
45.0°F
25
rain
5.8°C
42.0°F
26
clear day
5.7°C
42.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
10.8°C
51.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
12.0°C
54.0°F
29
rain
10.1°C
50.0°F
30
rain
6.6°C
44.0°F

In April, Chicago has a spring climate with mild temperatures. The average temperature is 11.2°C (52.2°F), with highs of 16.8°C (62.3°F) and lows of 6.0°C (42.9°F). The average daily temperature “feels like” around 9.7°C (49.4°F). Chicago experiences moderate humidity in April, with an average of 54.7%. Precipitation is moderate, with an average of 1.42 inches. There is a 43.3% chance of precipitation on average, with 11.5 days of rainfall throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain. Chicago has a windy climate in April, with an average wind speed of 27.9 km/h (17.3 mph) and gusts up to 48.4 km/h (30.1 mph). The average cloud cover is 64%, and the average visibility is 15.7 km (9.7 miles). The average UV index is 5.3, which represents a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. There is an average severe weather risk of 11.3 out of 100.

What is the temperature in Chicago in April?

Average air temperature in Chicago is 11.2°C (52.2°F) in April. The outside temperature in Chicago feels like 9.7°C (49.4°F) on a typical April day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 16.8°C (62.3°F) and feels like 16.1°C (61.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6°C (42.9°F) which feels like 3.4°C (38.1°F).

How hot is Chicago in April?

The hot temperature in April in Chicago rises to 28.5°C (83.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 54.7% humidity. During hottest days of April it feels like 27.1 °C (80.8°F). The average maximum temp in Chicago is 16.8°C (80.8°F) during day time in April.

How cold is Chicago in April?

The coldest temp in Chicago in April drops to -0.4°C (31.3°F) during the cold nights. With 27.9km/h (17.3mph) winds and 54.7% humidity it feels like -5.7°C (21.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6°C (42.9°F) during night time in April.

Does it rain in Chicago in April?

Yes, it rains for 13 days in Chicago, United States in April averaging 1.42 mm of precipitation. Chicago has a 43.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of April.

How much does it rain in Chicago throughout April?

Chicago has 1.42 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in April. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Chicago in April?

Yes, it snows in Chicago during April. The average snowfall is 0.03 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0 cm (0 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Chicago windy in April?

The average speed of wind in Chicago, United States during April is 27.9km/h (17.3mph) and average windgust is 48.4km/h (30.1mph). On some days in April wind can reach up to 43.2km/h (26.8mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Chicago in April?

Most days of April the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Chicago.

What are the humidity levels in Chicago in April?

The average humidity levels in Chicago in April are 54.7%. Daily humidity levels in Chicago range from 31.8% to 85.8% during April.

How many hours of daylight are in Chicago in April?

Chicago has 13 hours 21 minutes of daylight in April on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chicago in April is at 6:10:08 and the sunset is at 19:32:00.

What is the cloud coverage in Chicago in April?

Clouds cover 64% of the sky on average throughout April in Chicago. The cloud coverage ranges from 14.3% to 98.7% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in April in Chicago?

The average UV index in Chicago is 5.3 in April. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 9.

What is the solar radiation in Chicago in April?

The average solar radiation is 113 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chicago during April. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 16.4 W/m2 to 199.5 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during April in Chicago?

The average solar energy during April in Chicago is 9.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.5 MJ/m2, to 17.2 MJ/m2 during April.

Are there severe weather risks in Chicago in April?

Yes, there is a 11.3% risk for severe weather in Chicago, United States in April.

What is the air pressure in Chicago in April?

On average the air pressure in Chicago in April is 1014.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 997.8 mb to 1033.4 mb.

What is the visibility in Chicago in April?

The average daylight visibility in Chicago in April is 15.7 km (9.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14 km (8.7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout April.

What is the dew point in Chicago in April?

The average dew point in Chicago during April is 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Where is the data for Chicago climate in April coming from?

The climate data for Chicago, Illinois, United States in April is collected from the following weather stations.

  • CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IL US
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT, IL US
  • CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AIRPORT, IL US
  • EW1098 Rosemont IL US
  • FW1983 Skokie IL US
  • FW7086 Franklin Park IL US
  • KMDW
  • KORD
  • KPWK