April weather forecast
Knife River, MN

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Weather in April

April in Knife River, Minnesota, is a frosty spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Knife River throughout April, records an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Knife River is 78%.

Rainfall

In Knife River, in April, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Knife River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In April, in Knife River, Minnesota, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85 snowfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of April in Knife River, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Knife River is 7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Knife River is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Knife River in April?

In Knife River, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Knife River?

In Knife River, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

How much does it rain in Knife River in April?

In April, in Knife River, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout April, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Knife River?

In Knife River, Minnesota, during April, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knife River have in April?

In April, the average day length in Knife River is 13h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Knife River?

On the first day of April in Knife River, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Knife River?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Knife River?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Knife River is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Knife River, MN

Average temperature in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Knife River, MN

Average pressure in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Knife River, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Knife River, MN

Average humidity in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Knife River, MN

Average rainfall in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in April
Knife River, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Knife River, MN

Average snowfall in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Knife River, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Knife River, MN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Knife River, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Knife River, MN

Average UV index in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 2

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

Average cloud cover in April
Knife River, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Knife River, MN

Average visibility in April - Knife River, MN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (5mi).

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