March weather forecastOglala, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Oglala, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cold 33.8°F (1°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Oglala, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In Oglala, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.Rainfall
In Oglala, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oglala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Oglala, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Oglala, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:16 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
In Oglala, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. 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
Average temperature in March
Oglala, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Oglala, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Oglala, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Oglala, SD
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in March
Oglala, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Oglala, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oglala, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oglala, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oglala, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Oglala, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Oglala, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Oglala, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Oglala, 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).
