April weather forecast
Springfield, SD

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Weather in April

The transition to spring is completed by April in Springfield, closing the winter chapter of the year. Sunlight hours extend to reach a warm 13.4 hours per day, double the dreary 6 hours of visibility experienced in January. Mild showers replace the dwindling snowfall, fostering the blooming of flowers and the greening of the landscap. Temperatures sit comfortably within the typical spring range, instilling an air of rejuvenation around the city. As the month unwinds, Springfield warms up further, bracing itself for the approaching summer.

Temperature

The shift into April in Springfield brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). Springfield experiences a steady low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) throughout April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Springfield aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Springfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Springfield?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Springfield, South Dakota, during April are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How much does it rain in April?

In Springfield, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Springfield aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Springfield?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Springfield, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Springfield, SD

Average temperature in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Springfield, SD

Average pressure in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Springfield, SD

Average wind speed in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Springfield, SD

Average humidity in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in April
Springfield, SD

Average rainfall in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in April
Springfield, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Springfield, SD

Average snowfall in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.75"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Springfield, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Springfield, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Springfield, SD

Average UV index in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Springfield, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Springfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in April
Springfield, SD

Average visibility in April - Springfield, 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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