March weather forecast
Olivet, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Olivet, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Olivet's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Olivet, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Olivet, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olivet, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Olivet. In Olivet, in March, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Olivet, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:56 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 Olivet, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Olivet in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Olivet, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Olivet?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Olivet?

In Olivet, in March, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Olivet in March?

In Olivet, South Dakota, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Olivet?

In March, the average day length in Olivet is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Olivet?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

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

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 Olivet?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Olivet is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Olivet?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Olivet, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Olivet, SD

Average temperature in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Olivet, SD

Average pressure in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in March
Olivet, SD

Average wind speed in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Olivet, SD

Average humidity in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

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Average rainfall in March
Olivet, SD

Average rainfall in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Olivet, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Olivet, SD

Average snowfall in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Olivet, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 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
Olivet, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Olivet, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Olivet, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Olivet, SD

Average UV index in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Olivet, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Olivet, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Olivet, SD

Average visibility in March - Olivet, 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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