April weather forecast
Orient, SD

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Weather in April

April in Orient, South Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

As April sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). The average temperature during April nights is registered at an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In Orient, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.3 days and collects up to 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orient, during April, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of April in Orient, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Orient, the average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Orient in April?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Orient, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Orient, in April, during 3.6 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Orient is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Orient, SD

Average temperature in April - Orient, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.9°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 (9.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Orient, SD

Average pressure in April - Orient, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Orient, SD

Average wind speed in April - Orient, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Orient, SD

Average humidity in April - Orient, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

Average rainfall in April
Orient, SD

Average rainfall in April - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in April
Orient, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Orient, SD

Average snowfall in April - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Orient, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Orient, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Orient, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Orient, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Orient, SD

Average UV index in April - Orient, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Orient, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Orient, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in April
Orient, SD

Average visibility in April - Orient, SD
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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