Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). In the month of March, Okaton's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Okaton, South Dakota, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Okaton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Okaton, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In March, in Okaton, South Dakota, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Okaton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:09 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 Okaton, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Okaton?
What is the average humidity in March in Okaton?
How many days does it rain in March in Okaton?
How much does it snow in Okaton in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Okaton?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Okaton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Okaton?
How many hours of sunshine does Okaton have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Okaton?
Average temperature in March
Okaton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Okaton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Okaton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Okaton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Okaton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Okaton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Okaton, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Okaton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Okaton, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Okaton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Okaton, 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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