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
As February transitions into March, Hill City sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is witnessed in Hill City, South Dakota, during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Hill City is 70%.Rainfall
In Hill City, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Hill City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hill City, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Hill City is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:20 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 in Hill City is 7.9h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is March cold in Hill City?
What is the average humidity in March in Hill City?
How many days does it rain in March in Hill City?
How many days does it snow in March in Hill City?
How many hours of daylight does Hill City have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Hill City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Hill City?
How long on average sun shines in March in Hill City?
When is the lowest UV index in Hill City?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Hill City?
Average temperature in March
Hill City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Hill City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hill City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Hill City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 6.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hill City, 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: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hill City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Hill City, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Hill City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in March
Hill City, 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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