April weather forecast
South Dakota, USA

April in South Dakota is a definitive shift into spring, with the landscape coming alive as temperatures rise and winter's grip loosens considerably. Daytime temperatures during this month generally settle between 55°F (12.8°C) and 65°F (18.3°C). Nights, while warmer than earlier months, can still have a cool edge, with temperatures ranging from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 40°F (4.4°C).

The Black Hills, situated in the western part of South Dakota, continue to display their distinct climatic behavior, with slightly milder temperatures during the day and colder nights due to the area's unique topography.

April brings a notable increase in precipitation. Rain becomes more frequent, and the state experiences several wet days. While the higher terrains, particularly the Black Hills, might witness occasional snowfall, the plains predominantly receive rain, marking the transition away from the snowy months.

Though the harsh cold of the winter months is now behind, April can still surprise residents with a sudden cold snap or unexpected frost, particularly during the early mornings. However, these are typically short-lived and do not diminish the overall warming trend.

Compared to March, April showcases a robust ascent in temperatures and a distinct increase in rain. The state is now priming itself for the warmer days of May, with its landscapes transforming to accommodate the impending summer months.

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• Sioux Falls - April »
  In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in April, during 2.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sioux Falls in April, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Rapid City - April »
  The month with the most snowfall in Rapid City is April, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Rapid City, during April, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.
• Aberdeen - April »
  In Aberdeen, in April, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Aberdeen, in April, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Brookings - April »
  In Brookings in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Brookings in April, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Watertown - April »
  In April, in Watertown the rain falls for 11.6 days. On the last day of April, in Watertown sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.
• Mitchell - April »
  In Mitchell in April, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 2.6 snowfall days, in April, Mitchell aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.
• Yankton - April »
  On the first day of April in Yankton sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. In April, in Yankton it is snowing for 2.4 days.
• Pierre - April »
  In Pierre in April, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In April, the rain falls for 10.8 days.
• Huron - April »
  On the first day of April in Huron sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. April is the last month it regularly snows in Huron, South Dakota.
• Spearfish - April »
  In Spearfish in April, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow. In April, in Spearfish, the rain falls for 12.1 days.
• Vermillion - April »
  In Vermillion, South Dakota, during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Vermillion during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.
• Brandon - April »
  In Brandon in April, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Brandon, South Dakota, in April, during 2.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.