April weather forecast
Prairie City, SD

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout April, an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is expected.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Prairie City, in April, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Prairie City, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Prairie City, the average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

In Prairie City, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prairie City in April?

The high-temperature during April is 52°F (11.1°C) and the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 64%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Prairie City, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Prairie City, during April, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Prairie City, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:57 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Prairie City, SD

Average temperature in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in April
Prairie City, SD

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

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

Average wind speed in April
Prairie City, SD

Average wind speed in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Prairie City, SD

Average humidity in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in April
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Prairie City, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Prairie City, SD

Average UV index in April - Prairie City, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Prairie City, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in April
Prairie City, SD

Average visibility in April - Prairie City, 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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