March weather forecast
Pipestone, MN

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Water trickles down on high rocks and cliffs in the Winnewissa Falls in Pipestone, Minnesota
Water trickles down on high rocks and cliffs in the Winnewissa Falls in Pipestone, Minnesota

Weather in March

By March, the cool temperatures of Pipestone Minnesota's winter begin giving way to early signs of spring. Although the temperatures remain low, ranging between a frosty 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a chilly 40.5°F (4.7°C), the steady drop in the number of snow days is indicative of the winds of transition. Milder weather sweeps over the town, bringing slush, puddles, and milder winds. More sunshine envelopes the city, beginning to warm the frozen landscape. March and its fickle weather stand as the gateway to spring.

Temperature

A shift in Pipestone's weather is noticeable as February turns into March, with the average high temperature increases from a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C) to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Throughout March nights, Pipestone registers an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Pipestone is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pipestone, Minnesota, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pipestone are January through May, October through December. In Pipestone, Minnesota, in March, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pipestone, there are 52.5 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Pipestone, Minnesota, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Pipestone, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Pipestone in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pipestone?

The average relative humidity in March in Pipestone, Minnesota, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Pipestone in March?

In Pipestone, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Pipestone?

In March, in Pipestone, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pipestone have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Pipestone?

On the first day of March in Pipestone, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pipestone, Minnesota, 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 Pipestone?

In Pipestone, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Pipestone?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Pipestone, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pipestone, MN

Average temperature in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Pipestone, MN

Average pressure in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Pipestone, MN

Average wind speed in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Pipestone, MN

Average humidity in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Pipestone, MN

Average rainfall in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Pipestone, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Pipestone, MN

Average snowfall in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Pipestone, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pipestone, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pipestone, MN
  • 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Pipestone, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Pipestone, MN

Average UV index in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Pipestone, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Pipestone, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Pipestone, MN

Average visibility in March - Pipestone, MN
  • 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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