Galena, IL weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Galena in April, with highs near 59°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 7:27 pm | 5:57 am / 7:59 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dubuque Rgnl Airport (14 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202005: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 50°F
- Wettest April2013: 8.7 in
- Driest April1994: 1.4 in
- Highest reading88°F (April 30, 2007)
- Lowest reading13°F (April 3, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 59°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +12°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Springfield, IL185 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Green Bay, WI189 mi · high 54°F · 12 wet days
How Galena ranks in April
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days257th driest of 378
- Comfortable days224th most of 340
What to pack for Galena in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11. All frost dates for Galena.
Heating and cooling
April has 504 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Galena in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 13°F (most recently on April 3, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Galena in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (8.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Galena in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Galena?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Galena (60 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Bellevue L&D 12 (USC00130608), 11 mi S of the city center, 603 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Galena (USC00113312), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 822 ft (190 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Dubuque Rgnl Airport (USW00094908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,056 ft (424 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dubuque Regional Airport (725470-94908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,040 ft (408 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).