April weather forecast
Mitchell, SD

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Weather in April

April showers bring forth spring flowers in Mitchell. The city beats the chill of previous months with temperatures hovering between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C). The weather is typically mild and rainfall is frequent, making it one of the wetter months. This period marks the end of the snow accumulation season and the start of new growth. Residents can look forward to the fresh bloom of spring flowers and the vibrancy they bring to the city.

Temperature

Mitchell's transition into April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in March to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). During April, the average low-temperature is a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Mitchell, the average relative humidity in April is 67%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout April, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mitchell, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in April, Mitchell aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mitchell, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Mitchell, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Mitchell, is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity in Mitchell is 67%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Mitchell, in April, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in April, Mitchell aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mitchell have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Mitchell, SD

Average temperature in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.8°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 (10.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Mitchell, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Mitchell, SD

Average wind speed in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Mitchell, SD

Average humidity in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in April
Mitchell, SD

Average rainfall in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
Mitchell, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mitchell, SD

Average snowfall in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Mitchell, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Mitchell, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mitchell, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Mitchell, SD

Average UV index in April - Mitchell, 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
Mitchell, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Mitchell, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in April
Mitchell, SD

Average visibility in April - Mitchell, 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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