April weather forecast
Elk Point, SD

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Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.6°F (4.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The start of April brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from March's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Elk Point witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) throughout April.

Humidity

In Elk Point, the average relative humidity in April is 68%.

Rainfall

In Elk Point, in April, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Point, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Point are January through May, October through December. In Elk Point, South Dakota, during April, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk Point, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Elk Point is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April in Elk Point, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elk Point, the average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

UV index

In Elk Point, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Elk Point?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Elk Point, is 57.7°F (14.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Elk Point?

In April, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How many days does it rain in April in Elk Point?

In April, in Elk Point, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elk Point in April?

In Elk Point, in April, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Point have in April?

In April, the average day length in Elk Point is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Elk Point?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elk Point, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Elk Point?

The average sunshine duration in April in Elk Point, South Dakota, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Elk Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Elk Point, South Dakota, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Elk Point, SD

Average temperature in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Elk Point, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Elk Point, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Elk Point, SD

Average humidity in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in April
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in April
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Elk Point, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Elk Point, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Elk Point, SD

Average UV index in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

Average cloud cover in April
Elk Point, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Elk Point, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in April
Elk Point, SD

Average visibility in April - Elk Point, 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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