March weather forecastHill City, SD
March
Weather in March
March ushers in transitional weather in Hill City, South Dakota; moving from freezing conditions to signals of an impending spring. The month marks a considerable yearly peak in snowfall with 6.97" (177mm) recorded on the ground, though snowfall days reduce to 11.3. March sees the diminished hold of winter with a rise in temperature and hours of daylight. More dynamic weather patterns become apparent, heralding the arrival of spring with potential rain showers becoming more frequent. Overall, despite retaining vestiges of winter, this month serves as a harbinger of the forthcoming warmer conditions.Temperature
The shift into March is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Hill City usually reports an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during the month of March.Humidity
In Hill City, the average relative humidity in March 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 Hill City, in March, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.97" (177mm) of snow. In Hill City, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.1 days and aggregates up to 40.24" (1022mm) of snow.Daylight
In Hill City, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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 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 in Hill City. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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 54min
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).
