April weather forecast
Academy, SD

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Academy, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

April's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in March to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). In Academy, the April nights cool down to an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Academy, in April, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Academy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Academy, South Dakota. During 3.4 snowfall days, in April, Academy aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Academy, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Academy is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In Academy, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in April leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Academy?

In Academy, 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Academy?

In April, the average relative humidity in Academy, South Dakota, is 66%.

How many days does it rain in April in Academy?

In Academy, in April, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Academy?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Academy. During 3.4 snowfall days, in April, Academy aggregates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Academy have in April?

The average day length in April in Academy is 13h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Academy?

On the first day of April in Academy, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Academy have in April?

In Academy, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Academy?

In Academy, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Academy, SD

Average temperature in April - Academy, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in April
Academy, SD

Average pressure in April - Academy, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Academy, SD

Average wind speed in April - Academy, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in April
Academy, SD

Average humidity in April - Academy, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

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Average rainfall in April
Academy, SD

Average rainfall in April - Academy, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in April
Academy, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Academy, SD

Average snowfall in April - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Academy, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 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
Academy, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Academy, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Academy, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Academy, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Academy, SD

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

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Academy, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Academy, 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 August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in April
Academy, SD

Average visibility in April - Academy, SD
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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