April weather forecastHot Springs, SD
April
Weather in April
By April, the grip of winter has mostly loosened, and the average high temperature rises further to a more comfortable 54.9°F (12.7°C). While this is a significant change from the chilly previous months, rainfall becomes more prevalent, clocking an average of 1.81" (46mm). However, with the fading snowfall and the drying up of winter's remnants, spring starts to gain its foothold. Clear days with gentle sunshine become more frequent. Residents can now venture into outdoor activities with less fear of chilling winds and snowstorms.Temperature
The shift into April in Hot Springs brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in March to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Hot Springs experiences an average low-temperature reading of 35.4°F (1.9°C) throughout April.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is 62%.Rainfall
In Hot Springs, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Hot Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.8 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Hot Springs. In Hot Springs, in April, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Hot Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Hot Springs is 13h and 27min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of April, in Hot Springs, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in April leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average high temperature in April: 54.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average pressure in April: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average humidity in April: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average rainfall in April: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average rainfall days in April: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average snowfall in April: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average snowfall days in April: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 30min
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: 9h and 30min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average sunshine days in April: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average UV index in April: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Hot Springs, SD
- Average cloud cover in April: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in April
Hot Springs, 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).
