March weather forecastDakota City, NE

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dakota City, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Dakota City's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In Dakota City, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Dakota City, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota City, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Dakota City, Nebraska, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Dakota City, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Dakota City, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Dakota City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Dakota City experiences an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Dakota City, Nebraska, is 73%.

In Dakota City, Nebraska, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Dakota City, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Dakota City is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Dakota City, Nebraska, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

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

In Dakota City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dakota City, Nebraska, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Dakota City, NE

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Dakota City, NE

  • 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).