April weather forecast
Alpena, SD

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Alpena, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Alpena's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in March to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Alpena observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during the month of April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Alpena is 67%.

Rainfall

In Alpena, in April, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alpena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in April, Alpena aggregates 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Alpena, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In Alpena, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Alpena, is 55.9°F (13.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Alpena, during April, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in April, Alpena aggregates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Alpena, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Alpena, SD

Average temperature in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Alpena, SD

Average pressure in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

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

Average wind speed in April
Alpena, SD

Average wind speed in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Alpena, SD

Average humidity in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in April
Alpena, SD

Average rainfall in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in April
Alpena, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Alpena, SD

Average snowfall in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Alpena, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Alpena, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Alpena, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Alpena, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Alpena, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in April
Alpena, SD

Average visibility in April - Alpena, 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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