April weather forecast
Wounded Knee, SD

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Weather in April

April in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is a mild spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Wounded Knee in April observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). April nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

In Wounded Knee, the average relative humidity in April is 62%.

Rainfall

In Wounded Knee, in April, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wounded Knee, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Wounded Knee, in April, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wounded Knee, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during April translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Wounded Knee, 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 62%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, in Wounded Knee, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout April, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Wounded Knee, in April, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wounded Knee have in April?

In Wounded Knee, the average day length in April is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Wounded Knee, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wounded Knee have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Wounded Knee?

In Wounded Knee, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average temperature in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average pressure in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average wind speed in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average humidity in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Wounded Knee, 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average UV index in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in April
Wounded Knee, SD

Average visibility in April - Wounded Knee, 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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