March weather forecastOwanka, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Owanka, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is noted in Owanka.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Owanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Owanka, in March, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Owanka, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
In Owanka, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Owanka, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Owanka, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Owanka, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Owanka, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Owanka, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Owanka, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Owanka, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Owanka, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Owanka, 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: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Owanka, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Owanka, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Owanka, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Owanka, 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).
