March weather forecastMaple Leaf, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Maple Leaf, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Maple Leaf experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of March, Maple Leaf's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In Maple Leaf, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Maple Leaf, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Maple Leaf. In Maple Leaf, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:11 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Maple Leaf, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in March
Maple Leaf, 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
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Maple Leaf, 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: 6h and 0min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Maple Leaf, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Maple Leaf, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Maple Leaf, 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).
