April weather in Cottonwood, SD
The average temperature in Cottonwood in April is 43.9°F (30.0°F–57.8°F). Average precipitation: 1.96 inches. Average snowfall is 6.8 inches.
April is a spring month in Cottonwood, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 14m. For travel, April is cool.
Avg High
57.8°F
Avg Low
30.0°F
Precipitation
1.96 in
Snow
6.8 in
April records in Cottonwood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 84.9°F (1946) | 6.1°F (2014) | 0.65 in (2024) |
| April 2 | 93.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1936) | 0.55 in (1925) |
| April 3 | 84.9°F (1943) | -11.9°F (1936) | 0.92 in (1984) |
| April 4 | 84.9°F (1921) | -0.9°F (2020) | 1.76 in (1986) |
| April 5 | 82.9°F (1992) | 6.1°F (1935) | 0.75 in (1926) |
| April 6 | 84.9°F (1991) | 1.9°F (1936) | 0.74 in (1997) |
| April 7 | 86.0°F (1952) | 8.1°F (1997) | 1.56 in (1919) |
| April 8 | 88.0°F (1930) | 5.0°F (1928) | 0.52 in (2024) |
| April 9 | 88.0°F (1977) | 6.1°F (1914) | 1.03 in (2013) |
| April 10 | 89.1°F (1960) | 6.1°F (1973) | 1.07 in (2017) |
| April 11 | 90.0°F (1996) | 8.1°F (1914) | 1.70 in (1974) |
| April 12 | 89.1°F (2023) | 7.0°F (1959) | 1.07 in (1927) |
| April 13 | 89.1°F (2003) | 10.9°F (2020) | 1.80 in (1927) |
| April 14 | 90.0°F (2003) | 8.1°F (1928) | 1.40 in (1912) |
| April 15 | 87.1°F (1926) | 7.0°F (2018) | 0.97 in (1918) |
| April 16 | 89.1°F (2008) | 6.1°F (1961) | 1.66 in (2016) |
| April 17 | 89.1°F (1948) | 9.0°F (1921) | 0.52 in (2016) |
| April 18 | 90.0°F (1985) | 10.9°F (1945) | 1.10 in (1932) |
| April 19 | 91.9°F (1987) | 15.1°F (1928) | 1.25 in (1920) |
| April 20 | 90.0°F (1910) | 7.0°F (1966) | 2.20 in (1971) |
| April 21 | 91.9°F (1980) | 14.0°F (1959) | 0.76 in (1964) |
| April 22 | 95.0°F (1980) | 14.0°F (1951) | 1.25 in (1968) |
| April 23 | 93.0°F (1989) | 9.0°F (2013) | 0.98 in (1915) |
| April 24 | 93.0°F (1989) | 10.9°F (2013) | 1.43 in (2010) |
| April 25 | 93.9°F (2012) | 19.0°F (2002) | 1.80 in (1948) |
| April 26 | 88.0°F (1952) | 12.0°F (1950) | 1.18 in (1915) |
| April 27 | 90.0°F (1910) | 17.1°F (1931) | 0.91 in (1964) |
| April 28 | 91.9°F (1910) | 15.1°F (2008) | 1.43 in (1975) |
| April 29 | 91.9°F (2001) | 18.0°F (2005) | 1.01 in (1953) |
| April 30 | 91.9°F (1939) | 12.9°F (1950) | 2.00 in (1967) |