March weather forecastRockyford, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Rockyford, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of March is marked by a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from a wintry 33.8°F (1°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
In Rockyford, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rockyford, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rockyford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 7.2h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rockyford, 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: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockyford, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Rockyford, 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).
