March weather forecast
Bon Homme Colony, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). During March, Bon Homme Colony's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bon Homme Colony, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bon Homme Colony. In March, in Bon Homme Colony, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bon Homme Colony is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bon Homme Colony in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, during March are 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Bon Homme Colony?

In Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in Bon Homme Colony in March?

In March, in Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bon Homme Colony in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Bon Homme Colony?

In Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Bon Homme Colony?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Bon Homme Colony?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Bon Homme Colony have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Bon Homme Colony?

In Bon Homme Colony, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average temperature in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average pressure in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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 March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average wind speed in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average humidity in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average rainfall in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average snowfall in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average UV index in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Bon Homme Colony, SD

Average visibility in March - Bon Homme Colony, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 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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