March weather forecast
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Richmond Lake Heights Development, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the onset of March is marked by an increased average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Richmond Lake Heights Development observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, in March, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond Lake Heights Development, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Richmond Lake Heights Development. In Richmond Lake Heights Development, in March, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Richmond Lake Heights Development, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Richmond Lake Heights Development is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

In March, in Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

In March, the average relative humidity in Richmond Lake Heights Development is 80%.

How much does it rain in Richmond Lake Heights Development in March?

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richmond Lake Heights Development in March?

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

The average day length in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Richmond Lake Heights Development?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average temperature in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average pressure in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average wind speed in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average humidity in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average rainfall in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average snowfall in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h 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: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average UV index in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average visibility in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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