March weather forecastCarpenter, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Carpenter, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).Temperature
In Carpenter, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Carpenter records a steady low-temperature average of 26.6°F (-3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Carpenter, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carpenter, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Carpenter, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Carpenter, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:58 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 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health 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:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°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 (8.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Carpenter, 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: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Carpenter, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Carpenter, 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).
