April weather forecast
South Dakota, USA

April in South Dakota is a definitive shift into spring, with the landscape coming alive as temperatures rise and winter's grip loosens considerably. Daytime temperatures during this month generally settle between 55°F (12.8°C) and 65°F (18.3°C). Nights, while warmer than earlier months, can still have a cool edge, with temperatures ranging from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 40°F (4.4°C).

The Black Hills, situated in the western part of South Dakota, continue to display their distinct climatic behavior, with slightly milder temperatures during the day and colder nights due to the area's unique topography.

April brings a notable increase in precipitation. Rain becomes more frequent, and the state experiences several wet days. While the higher terrains, particularly the Black Hills, might witness occasional snowfall, the plains predominantly receive rain, marking the transition away from the snowy months.

Though the harsh cold of the winter months is now behind, April can still surprise residents with a sudden cold snap or unexpected frost, particularly during the early mornings. However, these are typically short-lived and do not diminish the overall warming trend.

Compared to March, April showcases a robust ascent in temperatures and a distinct increase in rain. The state is now priming itself for the warmer days of May, with its landscapes transforming to accommodate the impending summer months.

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• Sioux Falls - April »
  In Sioux Falls in April, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Sioux Falls sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:54 pm.
• Rapid City - April »
  In Rapid City in April, during 5.3 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the most snowfall in Rapid City is April, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.
• Aberdeen - April »
  In Aberdeen, in April, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Aberdeen, during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.
• Brookings - April »
  In Brookings in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Brookings, South Dakota, in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.
• Watertown - April »
  In Watertown, South Dakota, in April, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Watertown sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.
• Mitchell - April »
  In Mitchell, during April, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Mitchell, during April, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.
• Yankton - April »
  In Yankton, during April, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. On the first day of April in Yankton, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:56 pm.
• Pierre - April »
  In Pierre, South Dakota, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pierre, in April, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.
• Huron - April »
  In Huron, South Dakota, in April, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Huron, in April, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Spearfish - April »
  In Spearfish, South Dakota, during April, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Spearfish in April, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.
• Vermillion - April »
  In Vermillion in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vermillion, South Dakota, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Brandon - April »
  In Brandon, South Dakota, in April, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brandon, in April, during 2.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.