March weather forecast
Oelrichs, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Oelrichs, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Oelrichs's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). In Oelrichs, an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 65%.

Rainfall

In Oelrichs, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Oelrichs, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Oelrichs, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, Oelrichs experiences an average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Oelrichs, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Oelrichs, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Oelrichs, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Oelrichs, 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Oelrichs have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average temperature in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average pressure in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average wind speed in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average humidity in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average rainfall in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Oelrichs, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average snowfall in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oelrichs, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Oelrichs, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Oelrichs, SD

Average visibility in March - Oelrichs, 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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