March weather forecast
Pickstown, SD

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Weather in March

In March, Pickstown has a noticeable shift towards spring. The high temperature elevates to 46.9°F (8.3°C), offering some relief from the severe cold. Additionally, daylight extends by 1.4 hours from February, making the days noticeably longer. The prevalence of snow reduces substantially, but rainfall begin to make its presence felt with more than double of what February received. Winds accelerate slightly, probably carrying along the fragrance of the upcoming spring.

Temperature

Pickstown's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Pickstown's temperature drops to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Pickstown is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Pickstown, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pickstown. The months with the most snowfall in Pickstown, South Dakota, are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Pickstown, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:59 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 Pickstown is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pickstown is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Pickstown?

The high-temperature, in March, in Pickstown, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pickstown?

The average relative humidity in March in Pickstown, South Dakota, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Pickstown in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Pickstown?

The months with the most snowfall in Pickstown, South Dakota, are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Pickstown?

In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pickstown have in March?

In Pickstown, South Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Pickstown?

On the first day of March in Pickstown, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Pickstown?

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

Average temperature in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Pickstown, SD

Average pressure in March - Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD

Average wind speed in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Pickstown, SD

Average humidity in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in March
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pickstown, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Pickstown, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Pickstown, SD

Average UV index in March - Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Pickstown, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Pickstown, SD

Average visibility in March - Pickstown, 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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