April weather forecast
Mount Vernon, SD

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Weather in April

April in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into April is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in March to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). The nights of April anticipate an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during April, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, 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, Mount Vernon 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 April, the average length of the day in Mount Vernon is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of April in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Mount Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in April interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Mount Vernon, in April, the average high-temperature 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 Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in April is 67%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Mount Vernon, during April, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Vernon have in April?

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Mount Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Mount Vernon, SD

Average temperature in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average pressure in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average wind speed in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average humidity in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average UV index in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average visibility in April - Mount Vernon, 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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