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Weather in South Dakota for April 2026

Your guide to South Dakota weather in April - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, South Dakota usually enjoys a light touch of snow in April.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in South Dakota at the beginning of April is 9.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 15.7 °F by the end of April.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of South Dakota in April is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 152.4 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
28 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
67 %
Avg humidity

South Dakota Weather April

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March
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Heavy snow
4°
2
Partly cloudy
8°
3
Light snow
10°
4
Sunny
13°
5
Overcast
10°
6
Partly cloudy
14°
7
Patchy rain possible
7°
8
Light rain shower
10°
9
Patchy rain possible
16°
10
Thundery outbreaks possible
15°
11
Partly cloudy
14°
12
Partly cloudy
19°
13
Partly cloudy
22°
14
Sunny
17°
15
Partly cloudy
20°
16
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
17
Light drizzle
15°
18
Overcast
9°
19
Overcast
11°
20
Partly cloudy
10°
21
Sunny
17°
22
Patchy rain possible
21°
23
Patchy rain possible
14°
24
Cloudy
13°
25
Light rain shower
18°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
27
Patchy rain possible
15°
28
Light rain shower
19°
29
Light drizzle
13°
30
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
18°

What’s the Weather Like in South Dakota This April?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across South Dakota’s cities this April.
CloudySioux Falls14 °F / 4 °FCloudyRapid City14 °F / 3 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during April in South Dakota

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April weather in South Dakota day by day

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March May
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Apr. 1 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 4° /0° 19.6 mm 10 cm
Apr. 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-1° 15.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 3 Light snow
Light snow
 10° /0° 2.9 mm 2.1 cm
Apr. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /2° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Apr. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /-1° 1 mm 0 cm
Apr. 6 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Apr. 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Apr. 8 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /0° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Apr. 9 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 10 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 15° /5° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Apr. 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /5° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 16 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /5° 12.1 mm 0 cm
Apr. 17 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 15° /8° 7.7 mm 0 cm
Apr. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 5.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /0° 10.5 mm 0 cm
Apr. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /0° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Apr. 22 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 24 Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /4° 24 mm 0 cm
Apr. 25 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /8° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Apr. 26 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /7° 18.4 mm 0 cm
Apr. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 28 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 19° /9° 14.3 mm 0 cm
Apr. 29 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 13° /3° 4.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 30 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 18° /4° 8.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for South Dakota in April is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the South Dakota forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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South Dakota in April - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in South Dakota during April?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 14° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in South Dakota during April?
Significant rainfall exceeding 152.4 mm is expected in South Dakota during April, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in South Dakota in April 2026?
South Dakota experiences an average snowfall of 12.09 cm during April, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in South Dakota during April?
The average wind speed in South Dakota during April is 28 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

South Dakota snow forecast April 2026

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April rainfall patterns in South Dakota

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UV exposure in South Dakota during April

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