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
The onset of March brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Platte's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Platte is 72%.Rainfall
In March, in Platte, South Dakota, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Platte, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In Platte, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:01 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 Platte, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In Platte, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in March in Platte?
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Platte?
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How high is the UV index in March in Platte?
Average temperature in March
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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
Platte, 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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