March weather forecastAlcester, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Alcester, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Alcester's average high-temperature witnesses a clear rise, advancing from February's subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Alcester during March.Humidity
In Alcester, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Alcester, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Alcester, South Dakota. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Alcester is 6.3h.UV index
In Alcester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Alcester, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Alcester, SD
- 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
Alcester, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Alcester, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Alcester, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Alcester, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alcester, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alcester, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alcester, 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 18min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alcester, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Alcester, 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
Alcester, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Alcester, 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).
