March weather forecastMission, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Mission, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Mission's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's wintry 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Mission usually reports an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the month of March.Humidity
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, 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, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Mission, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mission, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
