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
With the onset of March, Fort Thompson experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Fort Thompson falls to an average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Fort Thompson, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Thompson, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Thompson, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Fort Thompson, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fort Thompson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:04 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 Fort Thompson, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In Fort Thompson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Fort Thompson?
What is the average humidity in March in Fort Thompson?
How much does it rain in Fort Thompson in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Fort Thompson?
What is the average length of the day in March in Fort Thompson?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fort Thompson?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Thompson?
How long on average sun shines in March in Fort Thompson?
How high is the UV index in March in Fort Thompson?
Average temperature in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Thompson, 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 Thompson, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 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 Thompson, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Thompson, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Fort Thompson, 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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