March weather forecast
McCook Lake, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in McCook Lake, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

McCook Lake's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of March, as the average high-temperature moves from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout the nights in March, McCook Lake experiences an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In McCook Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In McCook Lake, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McCook Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in McCook Lake. In McCook Lake, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in McCook Lake is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in McCook Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in McCook Lake is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in McCook Lake?

In McCook Lake, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in McCook Lake?

The average relative humidity in March in McCook Lake, South Dakota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in McCook Lake in March?

In McCook Lake, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McCook Lake in March?

In McCook Lake, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in McCook Lake?

In March, the average day length in McCook Lake, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in McCook Lake?

On the first day of March in McCook Lake, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in McCook Lake?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in McCook Lake?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in McCook Lake?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in McCook Lake, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average temperature in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average pressure in March - McCook Lake, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average wind speed in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average humidity in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average UV index in March - McCook Lake, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in March - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
McCook Lake, SD

Average visibility in March - McCook Lake, 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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