April weather forecast
Hill City, SD

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Weather in April

Witness to transformative weather conditions, April in Hill City sees the definite arrival of spring. The most distinguishing characteristic of this month is the significant escalation of rainfall to 2.32" (59mm). The temperature starts to climb, leaving behind the sub-freezing conditions of the winter months. Mounting UV index and growing hours of daylight chime in harmoniously with the blossoming flora, replacing the snow-blanketed landscapes. Thus, while remnants of winter weather might still appear, the onset of the warm season is well underway.

Temperature

April's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in March to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). The month of April records an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Hill City, in April, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hill City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is April, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:56 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Hill City, South Dakota, the average sunshine in April is 9.5h.

UV index

In Hill City, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in April interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Hill City, is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 67%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout April, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

April is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Hill City, South Dakota, in April, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April in Hill City is 13h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:56 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Hill City, SD

Average temperature in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Hill City, SD

Average pressure in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Hill City, SD

Average wind speed in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in April
Hill City, SD

Average humidity in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in April
Hill City, SD

Average rainfall in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Hill City, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Hill City, SD

Average snowfall in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Hill City, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Hill City, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Hill City, 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: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Hill City, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Hill City, SD

Average UV index in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Hill City, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Hill City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in April
Hill City, SD

Average visibility in April - Hill City, 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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