March weather forecastCarter, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Carter, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Carter anticipates an average minimum temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Carter, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carter, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:06 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 7.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Carter, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Carter, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Carter, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Carter, SD
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in March
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Carter, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Carter, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Carter, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Carter, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Carter, 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).
