March weather forecast
Kennebec, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Kennebec, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). The average nighttime temperature in Kennebec lowers to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Kennebec, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Kennebec, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:05 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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Kennebec, in March, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Kennebec, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Kennebec, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kennebec have in March?

In Kennebec, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kennebec, SD

Average temperature in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Kennebec, SD

Average pressure in March - Kennebec, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kennebec, SD

Average wind speed in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Kennebec, SD

Average humidity in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Kennebec, SD

Average rainfall in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Kennebec, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Kennebec, 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 February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kennebec, SD

Average snowfall in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kennebec, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kennebec, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kennebec, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Kennebec, SD

Average UV index in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Kennebec, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Kennebec, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Kennebec, SD

Average visibility in March - Kennebec, 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).

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