April weather forecast
Chester, SD

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Weather in April

April in Chester, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

April's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). April's average low-temperature reading settles at a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Chester, the average relative humidity in April is 69%.

Rainfall

In Chester, South Dakota, during April, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chester, in April, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chester, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Chester is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Chester, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April translates into the following guidance:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chester in April?

In Chester, in April, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Chester?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in April is 69%.

How many days does it rain in April in Chester?

In Chester, in April, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chester in April?

In Chester, South Dakota, in April, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Chester?

In April, the average day length in Chester, South Dakota, is 13h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Chester?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chester, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in April?

In Chester, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Chester?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Chester, SD

Average temperature in April - Chester, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.9°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 (8.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Chester, SD

Average pressure in April - Chester, 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
Chester, SD

Average wind speed in April - Chester, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Chester, SD

Average humidity in April - Chester, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in April
Chester, SD

Average rainfall in April - Chester, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in April
Chester, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Chester, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chester, SD

Average snowfall in April - Chester, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chester, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Chester, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Chester, 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: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chester, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Chester, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Chester, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Chester, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Chester, SD

Average visibility in April - Chester, 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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