April weather forecast
Prairie City, SD

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Weather in April

April is a fresh spring month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

The start of April signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in March to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). The low-temperature in Prairie City averages to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights of April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In Prairie City, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, in Prairie City, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout April, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Prairie City, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of April in Prairie City, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Prairie City is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during April translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prairie City in April?

April temperatures in Prairie City, South Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) and a low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in April is 64%.

How much does it rain in Prairie City in April?

In Prairie City, during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, in April, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Prairie City?

In April, the average day length in Prairie City, South Dakota, is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Prairie City?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:57 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in April?

In Prairie City, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in April in Prairie City?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Prairie City, SD

Average temperature in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in April
Prairie City, SD

Average pressure in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Prairie City, SD

Average wind speed in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

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Average humidity in April
Prairie City, SD

Average humidity in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in April
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Prairie City, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Prairie City, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Prairie City, SD

Average UV index in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in April
Prairie City, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Prairie City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in April
Prairie City, SD

Average visibility in April - Prairie City, 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).

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