Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In Cottonwood, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Cottonwood encounters a steady low-temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Cottonwood, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottonwood is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Cottonwood?
What is the average humidity in March in Cottonwood?
How many days does it rain in March in Cottonwood?
How many days does it snow in March in Cottonwood?
How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cottonwood?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cottonwood?
How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Cottonwood?
Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cottonwood, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, 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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