March weather forecast
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Colonial Pine Hills, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Colonial Pine Hills, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Colonial Pine Hills, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Colonial Pine Hills, during March, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. In Colonial Pine Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Colonial Pine Hills, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 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

In March, the average sunshine in Colonial Pine Hills is 7.7h.

UV index

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Colonial Pine Hills in March?

The high-temperature during March is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Colonial Pine Hills?

In Colonial Pine Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in Colonial Pine Hills in March?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Colonial Pine Hills in March?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colonial Pine Hills have in March?

The average day length in March in Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Colonial Pine Hills?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colonial Pine Hills?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Colonial Pine Hills, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Colonial Pine Hills?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Colonial Pine Hills?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average temperature in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average pressure in March - Colonial Pine Hills, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average wind speed in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average humidity in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

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Average rainfall in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Colonial Pine Hills, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average UV index in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in March
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average visibility in March - Colonial Pine Hills, 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).

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