March weather forecast
Clear Lake, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Clear Lake, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 39°F (3.9°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a considerable escalation in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in February to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Clear Lake hover around an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) in March.

Humidity

In Clear Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Clear Lake, during March, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Clear Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clear Lake, in March, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clear Lake, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Clear Lake is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Clear Lake, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:53 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 in Clear Lake, South Dakota, is 5.7h.

UV index

In Clear Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Clear Lake during March?

Clear Lake in March has an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Clear Lake?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Clear Lake?

In March, in Clear Lake, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Clear Lake in March?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clear Lake have in March?

In March, the average day length in Clear Lake, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Clear Lake?

On the first day of March in Clear Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Clear Lake?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Clear Lake, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Clear Lake have in March?

In Clear Lake, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Clear Lake?

In Clear Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average temperature in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39°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 (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average pressure in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average wind speed in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average humidity in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Clear Lake, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average UV index in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Clear Lake, SD

Average visibility in March - Clear Lake, 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).

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