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 is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). In March, Marion experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Marion, during March, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Marion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Marion. In Marion, South Dakota, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Marion, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Marion is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:55 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 6.2h.UV index
In Marion, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Marion, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Marion, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Marion, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Marion, SD
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Marion, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Marion, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Marion, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Marion, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Marion, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Marion, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Marion, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Marion, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Marion, SD
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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