Weather in April
April in
Minnesota marks a more pronounced shift towards spring, with temperatures rising and winter's hold further loosening. In the northern regions of the state, temperatures range from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 45°F (7.2°C), while in the southern parts, they typically fluctuate between 35°F (1.7°C) to 55°F (12.8°C).
Snowfall continues to diminish across Minnesota in April. In the northern highlands near Lake Superior, it may decrease to 30" (762mm), and in the southern and western regions, it may further decline to 20" (508mm). The proximity to Lake Superior contributes to the moderating temperatures, making the weather relatively milder compared to the preceding months.
April heralds the beginning of the wet season, with increased rainfall as the month progresses. The risk of freezing rain and ice storms is significantly reduced, and the state starts to witness more wet days, especially in the second half of the month.
Comparatively, April's weather is a noticeable departure from
March's conditions. The increase in temperatures, coupled with the decline in snowfall, reflects the move towards a warmer season. The landscapes begin to transform as snow melts, and the growing period commences.
April's weather in Minnesota is a clear indication of the transition from winter to spring. The warming temperatures and decrease in snowfall are accompanied by an increase in rainfall, setting the stage for the vibrant growth that characterizes the coming months in the North Star State.
- Minneapolis - April »
In Minneapolis in April, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Minneapolis during April, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. - Saint Paul - April »
In Saint Paul during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Saint Paul, during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. - Rochester - April »
In Rochester in April, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Rochester, in April, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Duluth - April »
In Duluth during April, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In April, in Duluth the rain falls for 13.5 days. - Bloomington - April »
In Bloomington, in April, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bloomington, in April, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. - Brooklyn Park - April »
In Brooklyn Park, in April, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Brooklyn Park, during April, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. - Plymouth - April »
In Plymouth in April, during 4.6 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plymouth, in April, during 4.6 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Maple Grove - April »
In Maple Grove, in April, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. April is the least humid month in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with an average relative humidity of 70%. - Woodbury - April »
In Woodbury, Minnesota, in April, during 5 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. April is the least humid month in Woodbury with an average relative humidity of 72%. - Eagan - April »
In Eagan in April, during 4.4 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Eagan in April, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Eden Prairie - April »
On the last day of April, in Eden Prairie sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT. During 3.6 snowfall days, in April, Eden Prairie aggregates 1.1" (28mm) of snow. - Coon Rapids - April »
In Coon Rapids during April, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Coon Rapids, Minnesota, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.