April weather forecast
Dakota, MN

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Dakota, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

As April sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) in March to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is witnessed during April.

Humidity

In Dakota, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dakota, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota, during April, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 snowfall days, and 23.66" (601mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dakota, Minnesota, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Dakota is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in April leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Dakota, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Dakota, in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, in Dakota, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout April, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Dakota, MN

Average temperature in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Dakota, MN

Average pressure in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Dakota, MN

Average wind speed in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Dakota, MN

Average humidity in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Dakota, MN

Average rainfall in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in April
Dakota, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dakota, MN

Average snowfall in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dakota, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Dakota, MN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Dakota, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Dakota, MN

Average UV index in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Dakota, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Dakota, MN

Average visibility in April - Dakota, MN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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