March weather forecast
Fairview Heights, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairview Heights, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Fairview Heights's average high-temperature witnesses a clear rise, advancing from February's subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is 73%.

Rainfall

In Fairview Heights, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairview Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairview Heights are January through May, October through December. In Fairview Heights, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairview Heights, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 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

In March, the average sunshine in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fairview Heights in March?

In Fairview Heights, 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Fairview Heights?

The average relative humidity in March in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Fairview Heights in March?

In Fairview Heights, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Fairview Heights?

In Fairview Heights, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fairview Heights?

In March, the average day length in Fairview Heights is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fairview Heights?

On the first day of March in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fairview Heights?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Fairview Heights?

In Fairview Heights, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Fairview Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average temperature in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°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 (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average pressure in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average wind speed in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average humidity in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

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

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Average snowfall days in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Fairview Heights, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average UV index in March - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Fairview Heights, 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 25).

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Average visibility in March
Fairview Heights, SD

Average visibility in March - Fairview Heights, 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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