April weather forecast
Buffalo, SD

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Buffalo, South Dakota, sees a rise in temperature during April, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in March to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Buffalo records an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) throughout the nights in April.

Humidity

In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout April, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In April, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout April, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buffalo, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Buffalo, South Dakota, the average sunshine in April is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

Buffalo in April has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 64%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Buffalo, in April, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In Buffalo, in April, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Buffalo?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in April?

In Buffalo, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Buffalo, SD

Average temperature in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Buffalo, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Buffalo, SD

Average wind speed in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Buffalo, SD

Average humidity in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in April
Buffalo, SD

Average rainfall in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in April
Buffalo, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.8 days

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

Average snowfall in April
Buffalo, SD

Average snowfall in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Buffalo, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Buffalo, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Buffalo, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Buffalo, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Buffalo, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in April
Buffalo, SD

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

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

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