March weather forecast
Montrose, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Montrose, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

As Montrose transitions into March, a marked increase in the average high-temperature is observed, rising from a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) in February to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Montrose encounters an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Montrose, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Montrose, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Montrose, in March, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Montrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 19.33" (491mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Montrose, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:54 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 in Montrose, South Dakota, is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Montrose is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Montrose, is 42.8°F (6°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Montrose?

In Montrose, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Montrose, during March, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Montrose have in March?

In Montrose, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Montrose is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Montrose, SD

Average temperature in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Montrose, SD

Average pressure in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Montrose, SD

Average wind speed in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Montrose, SD

Average humidity in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Montrose, SD

Average rainfall in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Montrose, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Montrose, SD

Average snowfall in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Montrose, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Montrose, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Montrose, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Montrose, SD

Average UV index in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Montrose, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Montrose, SD

Average visibility in March - Montrose, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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