April weather forecast
Cottage Grove, MN

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Weather in April

In April, Cottage Grove is caught in the full sway of spring with the landscape rejuvenating in hues of green. The warming trend of weather is distinct, and it greatly reduces the snow's chance. With days getting longer and sunshine becoming abundant, it's an encouraging period for outdoor activities and appreciating nature in its spring attire. The wind picks up its strength, gusting up to 13.6mph (21.9km/h), bringing refreshing breezes and flying kites' joy. April is the month when Cottage Grove shakes off the last remnants of winter and basks in the emergence of vibrant spring life.

Temperature

April's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). In April, Cottage Grove experiences a temperature dip to an average of 37°F (2.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The least humid month in Cottage Grove is April, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottage Grove, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, in Cottage Grove, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout April, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.4 snowfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cottage Grove, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Cottage Grove is 7.4h.

UV index

In Cottage Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Cottage Grove?

The high-temperature, in April, in Cottage Grove, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Cottage Grove?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, April is the least humid month in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

What is the average humidity in April in Cottage Grove?

The average relative humidity in April in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in April in Cottage Grove?

In April, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cottage Grove in April?

In April, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout April, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Cottage Grove?

The average day length in April is 13h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Cottage Grove?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Cottage Grove?

The average sunshine duration in April in Cottage Grove is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Cottage Grove?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value 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
Cottage Grove, MN

Average temperature in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average pressure in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average wind speed in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average humidity in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average rainfall in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average snowfall in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average UV index in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in April
Cottage Grove, MN

Average visibility in April - Cottage Grove, MN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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