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
Fort Pierre's transition into March is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is noted during the nights in Fort Pierre.Humidity
In Fort Pierre, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Fort Pierre, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Pierre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.5 days and collects up to 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fort Pierre are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Pierre, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Pierre, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Fort Pierre, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:08 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 is 6.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Pierre is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fort Pierre?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Pierre?
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What is the UV index intensity in March in Fort Pierre?
Average temperature in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Pierre, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Fort Pierre, 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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