April weather forecast
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Weather in April

April in Minnesota marks a more pronounced shift towards spring, with temperatures rising and winter's hold further loosening. In the northern regions of the state, temperatures range from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 45°F (7.2°C), while in the southern parts, they typically fluctuate between 35°F (1.7°C) to 55°F (12.8°C).

Snowfall continues to diminish across Minnesota in April. In the northern highlands near Lake Superior, it may decrease to 30" (762mm), and in the southern and western regions, it may further decline to 20" (508mm). The proximity to Lake Superior contributes to the moderating temperatures, making the weather relatively milder compared to the preceding months.

April heralds the beginning of the wet season, with increased rainfall as the month progresses. The risk of freezing rain and ice storms is significantly reduced, and the state starts to witness more wet days, especially in the second half of the month.

Comparatively, April's weather is a noticeable departure from March's conditions. The increase in temperatures, coupled with the decline in snowfall, reflects the move towards a warmer season. The landscapes begin to transform as snow melts, and the growing period commences.

April's weather in Minnesota is a clear indication of the transition from winter to spring. The warming temperatures and decrease in snowfall are accompanied by an increase in rainfall, setting the stage for the vibrant growth that characterizes the coming months in the North Star State.

  • Minneapolis - April »
    In Minneapolis in April, during 4 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, in April, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.
  • Saint Paul - April »
    In Saint Paul, Minnesota, in April, during 3.9 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saint Paul in April, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Rochester - April »
    In Rochester, in April, during 3.2 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rochester, Minnesota, in April, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Duluth - April »
    The months with the coldest seawater in Duluth are January through April, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C). In Duluth, in April, during 7.3 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Bloomington - April »
    In Bloomington in April, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bloomington, in April, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Brooklyn Park - April »
    In Brooklyn Park in April, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Brooklyn Park in April, during 12.2 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Plymouth - April »
    In Plymouth during April, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Plymouth during April, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.
  • Maple Grove - April »
    In Maple Grove during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Maple Grove, in April, during 4.2 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Woodbury - April »
    In Woodbury in April, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. In Woodbury, in April, during 5 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Eagan - April »
    In Eagan during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In April, in Eagan the rain falls for 13.3 days.
  • Eden Prairie - April »
    April and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. On the first day of April in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:41 pm.
  • Coon Rapids - April »
    In Coon Rapids, Minnesota, in April, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Coon Rapids, Minnesota, in April, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
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