March weather forecastPickstown, SD
March
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
An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, surging from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Pickstown experiences an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in the month of March.Humidity
In Pickstown, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In March, 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
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Pickstown is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, 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.
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 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
