March weather forecastLeola, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Leola, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Temperature
March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Leola records an average low of 23°F (-5°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Leola, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In March, in Leola, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leola are January through May, October through December. In Leola, in March, during 9.7 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leola, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Leola, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:03 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Leola, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°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
Leola, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Leola, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Leola, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Leola, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Leola, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Leola, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.48"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Leola, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leola, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Leola, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Leola, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Leola, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Leola, SD
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).
