March weather forecastLake City, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Lake City, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March sees a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In Lake City, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Lake City, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Lake City, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:57 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
In Lake City, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lake City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Lake City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lake City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Lake City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Lake City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Lake City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lake City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lake City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lake City, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lake City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Lake City, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Lake City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Lake City, 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).
