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
March's arrival signals a significant increase in average high-temperatures, soaring from February's subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) to a wintry 41°F (5°C). During the nights in March, Lake Preston experiences a consistent average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Lake Preston is 80%.Rainfall
In Lake Preston, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Lake Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Lake Preston, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:56 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 in Lake Preston is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Lake Preston?
How many days does it rain in March in Lake Preston?
How many days does it snow in March in Lake Preston?
What is the average length of the day in March in Lake Preston?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lake Preston?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lake Preston?
How long on average sun shines in March in Lake Preston?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Lake Preston?
Average temperature in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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 Preston, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Lake Preston, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Lake Preston, 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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