March weather forecast
Onida, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Onida, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

March signals a considerable rise in Onida's average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

In Onida, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Onida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Onida, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Onida, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Onida, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:07 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 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Onida is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Onida?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Onida?

In Onida, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Onida in March?

In Onida, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Onida?

In Onida, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Onida?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Onida, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Onida, 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 Onida?

In Onida, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Onida?

In Onida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Onida, SD

Average temperature in March - Onida, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Onida, SD

Average pressure in March - Onida, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Onida, SD

Average wind speed in March - Onida, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Onida, SD

Average humidity in March - Onida, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Onida, SD

Average rainfall in March - Onida, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Onida, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Onida, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Onida, SD

Average snowfall in March - Onida, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Onida, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Onida, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Onida, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Onida, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Onida, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Onida, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Onida, SD

Average UV index in March - Onida, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Onida, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Onida, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Onida, SD

Average visibility in March - Onida, 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).

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