April weather forecast
Plankinton, SD

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Weather in April

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

Temperature

As April arrives, Plankinton's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from March's chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Plankinton sees an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during April.

Humidity

In Plankinton, 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. In Plankinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in April, Plankinton aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Plankinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In Plankinton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in April transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Plankinton in April?

Plankinton in April has an average high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout April, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plankinton have in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Plankinton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

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

How high is the UV index in April?

In Plankinton, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Plankinton, SD

Average temperature in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average pressure in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average wind speed in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average humidity in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average rainfall in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average snowfall in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average UV index in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Plankinton, 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
Plankinton, SD

Average visibility in April - Plankinton, 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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