April weather forecastPlatte, SD
April
Weather in April
Come April, Platte relishes a palpable rise in temperatures, bringing welcoming warmth to the city. As spring sets comfortably in the area, there is a notable upliftment in rainfall, around 1.42" (36mm), emphasizing the rainiest period of the year. Despite this surge in rainfall, Platte enjoys a substantial increase in sunshine hours and daylight length. The trend of warming temperatures and frequent showers persists into May.Temperature
Platte's transition into April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Throughout the month of April, Platte expects an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
In Platte, the average relative humidity in April is 67%.Rainfall
In Platte, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Platte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Platte, South Dakota, are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows in Platte. During 1.8 snowfall days, in April, Platte aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Platte, South Dakota, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 27min.On the first day of April in Platte, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 8.1h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Platte is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Platte, SD
- Average high temperature in April: 57.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in April
Platte, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in April
Platte, SD
- Average wind speed in April: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in April
Platte, SD
- Average humidity in April: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in April
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall in April: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in April
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in April
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall in April: 0.75"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Platte, 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: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in April
Platte, SD
- Average sunshine days in April: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Platte, SD
- Average UV index in April: 4
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
Platte, 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 July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in April
Platte, 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).
