March weather forecastOkaton, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Okaton, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.8°F (8.2°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Okaton's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March.Humidity
In Okaton, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Okaton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Okaton, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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 54min
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).
