March weather forecastCentral City, SD
March
Weather in March
The weather begins to transition in March as Central City sees the early signs of spring. By comparison with February, March demonstrates a rise in temperature leading to a decrease in snowfall. However, the city still retains its winter characteristics, and snowfall does occur, with a reported average of 5" (127mm). As the month progresses, the days gradually grow longer, but night frosts remain a feature of the weather. The arrival of spring is usually greeted with welcome relief following the harsh winter.Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 26.6°F (-3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Central City, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Central City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 14.02" (356mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout March, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.6 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Central City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Central City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Central City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Central City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Central City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Central City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Central City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Central City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Central City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Central City, 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: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Central City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Central City, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Central City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Central 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).
