March weather forecast
Mount Vernon, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Vernon, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Mount Vernon's temperature lowers to a mean of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon. In March, in Mount Vernon, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:59 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 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Mount Vernon?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Vernon, is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Vernon?

The average relative humidity in March in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Vernon?

In March, in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mount Vernon?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Vernon have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Mount Vernon?

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

Average temperature in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average pressure in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average wind speed in March - Mount Vernon, 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 (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average humidity in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Vernon, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average UV index in March - Mount Vernon, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in March
Mount Vernon, SD

Average visibility in March - Mount Vernon, 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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