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United StatesThe weather in April in Rapid City
It's cool in April in Rapid City with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 4°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Rapid City, South Dakota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2023, Rapid City reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In April, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in April for Rapid City
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rapid City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Rapid City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 13°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | -5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 55 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 21 cm | 0,4 cm |
| Snowy days | 9 days | 1 day |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Rapid City with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around -1°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 12°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Rapid City is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Rapid City, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Rapid City
Temperature in April in Rapid City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Rapid City, South Dakota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Rapid City
Total precipitation in April in Rapid City over the years
Daily Snowfall in April in Rapid City
Snowfall in April in Rapid City per year
Daily UV index in April in Rapid City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Rapid City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Rapid City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rapid City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.