March weather forecast
Dakota Dunes, SD

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Dakota Dunes, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). In Dakota Dunes, in March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Dakota Dunes, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dakota Dunes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Dakota Dunes, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Dakota Dunes is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Dakota Dunes, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In Dakota Dunes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dakota Dunes in March?

In March, in Dakota Dunes, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dakota Dunes?

In March, the average relative humidity in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Dakota Dunes in March?

In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dakota Dunes in March?

In Dakota Dunes, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dakota Dunes have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dakota Dunes?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dakota Dunes?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 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 Dakota Dunes have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Dakota Dunes is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Dakota Dunes?

In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average temperature in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average pressure in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

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

[Resources]

Average wind speed in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average wind speed in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average humidity in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average rainfall in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average snowfall in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average UV index in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

[Resources]

Average visibility in March
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average visibility in March - Dakota Dunes, 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).

[Resources]

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location