March weather forecastBig Stone City, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Big Stone City, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).Temperature
A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C) in February to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Big Stone City witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Big Stone City, in March, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Big Stone City, during March, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.5 snowfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:53 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 is 5.5h.UV index
In Big Stone City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°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 (5.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"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).
Average wind speed in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Big Stone City, SD
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Big Stone City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Big Stone City, 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).
