March weather forecast
Roswell, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Roswell, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Roswell's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Roswell, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Roswell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Roswell are January through April, October through December. In Roswell, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Roswell, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Roswell, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Roswell is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Roswell?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Roswell, is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Roswell?

In Roswell, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Roswell?

In Roswell, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Roswell in March?

In Roswell, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Roswell have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Roswell?

On the first day of March in Roswell, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

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

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 Roswell?

In Roswell, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Roswell?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Roswell is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Roswell, SD

Average temperature in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Roswell, SD

Average pressure in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Roswell, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Roswell, SD

Average humidity in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in March
Roswell, SD

Average rainfall in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Roswell, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Roswell, SD

Average snowfall in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Roswell, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Roswell, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Roswell, 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 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Roswell, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Roswell, 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 (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Roswell, SD

Average UV index in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Roswell, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Roswell, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in March
Roswell, SD

Average visibility in March - Roswell, 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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