March weather forecastChamberlain, SD
March
Weather in March
March signals the transition from winter to spring with snowfall reducing significantly, paving the way for more rainfall. The weather conditions in Chamberlain, South Dakota begin to soften as the winter chill lessens. The daylight hours increase to a monthly average of 12 hours, heralding the arrival of spring. As the month progresses, the cold gives way to milder temperatures. The changing weather patterns in March make it the first month since November without any fresh snow.Temperature
As Chamberlain welcomes March, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in Chamberlain.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Chamberlain, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Chamberlain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chamberlain, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Chamberlain is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Chamberlain, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:03 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 Chamberlain, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In Chamberlain, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Chamberlain, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chamberlain, 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: 6h and 48min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Chamberlain, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Chamberlain, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Chamberlain, 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).
