March weather forecastHitchcock, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Hitchcock, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Hitchcock experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in February to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hitchcock, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In Hitchcock, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.7 days and aggregates up to 18.66" (474mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 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 is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).
Average rainfall in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hitchcock, 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: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Hitchcock, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Hitchcock, 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).
