April weather forecast
Brookings, SD

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Weather in April

April encounters a significant rise in temperatures in Brookings, a clear acknowledgement of spring's full advent. The warming trend carries the mercury to 53.1°F (11.7°C), revealing the increased daylight hours. Rainfall increases to 2.24" (57mm) across the days, an indication of the change in season. Between April and May, the brace of spring begins to make way for the heat of the summer. This is the month to enjoy the resurgence in flora, as impending summer temperatures impend to steadily climb.

Temperature

April's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Brookings experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C) during April nights.

Humidity

In Brookings, the average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout April, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout April, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Brookings, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Brookings, the average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in April transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In April, in Brookings, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 70%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Brookings, during April, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In Brookings, in April, during 4.7 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Brookings have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Brookings, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Brookings, SD

Average temperature in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in April
Brookings, SD

Average pressure in April - Brookings, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Brookings, SD

Average wind speed in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Brookings, SD

Average humidity in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Brookings, SD

Average rainfall in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in April
Brookings, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Brookings, SD

Average snowfall in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Brookings, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Brookings, 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: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Brookings, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Brookings, SD

Average UV index in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Brookings, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Brookings, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in April
Brookings, SD

Average visibility in April - Brookings, 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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