Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to Parkston.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In March, in Parkston, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Parkston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Parkston, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Parkston, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Parkston, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:57 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 in Parkston is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Parkston in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Parkston?
How many days does it rain in March in Parkston?
How many days does it snow in March in Parkston?
How many hours of daylight does Parkston have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Parkston?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Parkston?
How long on average sun shines in March in Parkston?
What is the UV index reading in March in Parkston?
Average temperature in March
Parkston, 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).
Average pressure in March
Parkston, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Parkston, 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).
Average humidity in March
Parkston, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Parkston, 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").
Average rainfall days in March
Parkston, 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).
Average snowfall in March
Parkston, 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").
Average snowfall days in March
Parkston, 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Parkston, 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 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).
Average sunshine days in March
Parkston, 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).
Average UV index in March
Parkston, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Parkston, 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).
Average visibility in March
Parkston, 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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