April weather forecast
Colton, SD

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Weather in April

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

Temperature

The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in March to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). April's average low-temperature reading settles at an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Colton, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in April is 69%.

Rainfall

In Colton, during April, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Colton, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Colton, during April, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Colton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.6 days and aggregates up to 19.49" (495mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 28min.
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 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Colton is 8h.

UV index

In Colton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

April temperatures in Colton vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How much does it rain in April?

In Colton, in April, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, in Colton, South Dakota, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout April, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Colton, SD

Average temperature in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average pressure in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average wind speed in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average humidity in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average rainfall in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average snowfall in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average UV index in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Colton, 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
Colton, SD

Average visibility in April - Colton, 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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