March weather forecastOnaka, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Onaka, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Onaka sees a steady low-temperature average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Onaka, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In Onaka, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.Daylight
In Onaka, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:05 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.UV index
In Onaka, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Onaka, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Onaka, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Onaka, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Onaka, SD
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).
Average rainfall in March
Onaka, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Onaka, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Onaka, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Onaka, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Onaka, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Onaka, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Onaka, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
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 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Onaka, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Onaka, 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).
