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
Fruitdale, South Dakota, in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Fruitdale, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fruitdale, there are 100 rainfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fruitdale, in March, during 7.4 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Fruitdale, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Fruitdale, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fruitdale is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fruitdale?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fruitdale?
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How high is the UV index in March in Fruitdale?
Average temperature in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fruitdale, 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: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fruitdale, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Fruitdale, 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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