Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March in Brookings is marked by a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, climbing from a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Brookings records at a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Brookings, South Dakota, is 81%.Rainfall
In March, in Brookings, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brookings, South Dakota, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Brookings is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Brookings is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Brookings?
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What is the UV index intensity in March in Brookings?
Average temperature in March
Brookings, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in March
Brookings, SD
- 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).
Average wind speed in March
Brookings, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Brookings, SD
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brookings, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Brookings, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Brookings, SD
- 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
Brookings, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
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 28).
Average visibility in March
Brookings, 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).
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