March weather forecast
Mission, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mission, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). During March in Mission, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Mission, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Mission, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mission, South Dakota, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Mission. In March, in Mission, South Dakota, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mission, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Mission, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:08 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 in Mission is 7.3h.

UV index

In Mission, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mission in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Mission, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mission?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in Mission in March?

In March, in Mission, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mission in March?

In Mission, in March, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mission have in March?

The average day length in March in Mission, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mission?

On the first day of March in Mission, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mission, South Dakota, 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 Mission?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mission is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Mission?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mission is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mission, SD

Average temperature in March - Mission, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mission, SD

Average pressure in March - Mission, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mission, SD

Average wind speed in March - Mission, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mission, SD

Average humidity in March - Mission, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mission, SD

Average rainfall in March - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mission, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mission, SD

Average snowfall in March - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mission, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mission, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mission, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mission, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mission, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mission, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Mission, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in March
Mission, SD

Average visibility in March - Mission, 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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