March weather forecast
New Effington, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in New Effington, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

New Effington's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of March, soaring from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in February to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). During March nights, New Effington witnesses a consistent average temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In New Effington, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Effington, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in New Effington, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Effington, South Dakota, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in New Effington, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 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 New Effington is 5.5h.

UV index

In New Effington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in New Effington in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in New Effington, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in New Effington?

In New Effington, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in New Effington?

In March, in New Effington, South Dakota, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in New Effington?

In New Effington, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Effington have in March?

The average day length in March in New Effington, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in New Effington?

On the first day of March in New Effington, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

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

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 New Effington?

In New Effington, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in New Effington?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
New Effington, SD

Average temperature in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
New Effington, SD

Average pressure in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
New Effington, SD

Average wind speed in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
New Effington, SD

Average humidity in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

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Average rainfall in March
New Effington, SD

Average rainfall in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in March
New Effington, SD

Average rainfall days in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
New Effington, SD

Average snowfall in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
New Effington, SD

Average snowfall days in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 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
New Effington, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Effington, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
New Effington, SD

Average sunshine days in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
New Effington, SD

Average UV index in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in March
New Effington, SD

Average cloud cover in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
New Effington, SD

Average visibility in March - New Effington, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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