April weather forecast
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

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The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota
The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota

Weather in April

April marks a significant shift with temperatures surging to 50.7°F (10.4°C), indicative of the transition from the chilling winter to the relatively warmer spring. Snowfall decreases dramatically this month to 10.8" (274mm), a considerable reduction from March. April also carries the herald of a blooming season, with daylight extending considerably. Rainfall amounts rise, leading to more humid conditions than the dry cold of the preceding months. Consequently, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial starts seeing an increase in tourists.

Temperature

The start of April brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in March to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). Nighttime temperature in Mount Rushmore National Memorial dips to a mean of 32°F (0°C) during April.

Rainfall

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during April, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. April is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of April, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:56 pm MDT.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 50.7°F (10.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

How many days does it rain in April in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in April, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

April is the month with the most snowfall in Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in April in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during April, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In April, the average day length in Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:56 pm MDT.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight

Average temperature in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average temperature in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average rainfall in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.4").

Average rainfall days in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 10.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average daylight in April - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 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).

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