April weather forecast
Academy, SD

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Academy, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

April indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in March to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Academy's temperature drops to an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights of April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout April, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Academy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.4 snowfall days, in April, Academy aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Academy, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In Academy, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Academy, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Academy, in April, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.4 snowfall days, in April, Academy aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Academy have in April?

In Academy, the average day length in April is 13h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Academy is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Academy, SD

Average temperature in April - Academy, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Academy, SD

Average pressure in April - Academy, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Academy, SD

Average wind speed in April - Academy, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Academy, SD

Average humidity in April - Academy, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in April
Academy, SD

Average rainfall in April - Academy, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in April
Academy, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Academy, SD

Average snowfall in April - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Academy, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Academy, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Academy, SD
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Academy, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Academy, SD

Average UV index in April - Academy, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Academy, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Academy, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in April
Academy, SD

Average visibility in April - Academy, SD
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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