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
March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). The average nighttime temperature in Dolton lowers to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Dolton, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dolton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Dolton is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:55 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 6h.UV index
In Dolton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Dolton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Dolton, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dolton, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Dolton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Dolton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Dolton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dolton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dolton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dolton, 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 0min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dolton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Dolton, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dolton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Dolton, 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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