March weather forecast
McIntosh, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in McIntosh, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

McIntosh experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average nighttime temperature in McIntosh lowers to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In McIntosh, South Dakota, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in McIntosh, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in McIntosh. In McIntosh, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In McIntosh, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of March, in McIntosh, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:13 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 in McIntosh, South Dakota, is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McIntosh in March?

McIntosh in March has an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in McIntosh?

In March, the average relative humidity in McIntosh is 75%.

How much does it rain in McIntosh in March?

In McIntosh, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McIntosh in March?

In McIntosh, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in McIntosh?

In March, the average day length in McIntosh, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in McIntosh?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in McIntosh, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in McIntosh, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does McIntosh have in March?

In McIntosh, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in McIntosh?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
McIntosh, SD

Average temperature in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
McIntosh, SD

Average pressure in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
McIntosh, SD

Average wind speed in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
McIntosh, SD

Average humidity in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in March
McIntosh, SD

Average rainfall in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
McIntosh, SD

Average rainfall days in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
McIntosh, SD

Average snowfall in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
McIntosh, SD

Average snowfall days in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 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
McIntosh, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McIntosh, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
McIntosh, SD

Average sunshine days in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
McIntosh, SD

Average UV index in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
McIntosh, SD

Average cloud cover in March - McIntosh, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in March
McIntosh, SD

Average visibility in March - McIntosh, 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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