March weather forecastClaire City, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Claire City, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in February to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In March, in Claire City, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Claire City, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. In Claire City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.12" (511mm) of snow.Daylight
In Claire City, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Claire City, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:56 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 5.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Claire City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Claire City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Claire City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Claire City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Claire City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Claire City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Claire City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Claire City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Claire City, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Claire City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Claire City, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Claire City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Claire 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).
