March weather forecast
Harrison, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Harrison, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.9°F (8.3°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). During March, Harrison records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Harrison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Harrison are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Harrison, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:00 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 in Harrison, South Dakota, is 6.5h.

UV index

In Harrison, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Harrison?

The high-temperature during March is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Harrison?

In March, the average relative humidity in Harrison, South Dakota, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Harrison?

In Harrison, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Harrison?

The months with the most snowfall in Harrison, South Dakota, are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Harrison in March?

In Harrison, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harrison have in March?

In Harrison, South Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Harrison?

On the first day of March in Harrison, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Harrison, South Dakota, 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 Harrison?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Harrison, South Dakota, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Harrison?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harrison, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Harrison, SD

Average pressure in March - Harrison, 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
Harrison, SD

Average wind speed in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Harrison, SD

Average humidity in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in March
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Harrison, 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 January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harrison, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harrison, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Harrison, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Harrison, SD

Average UV index in March - Harrison, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Harrison, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Harrison, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Harrison, SD

Average visibility in March - Harrison, 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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