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
Saint Francis's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout March nights, Saint Francis experiences a consistent temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In Saint Francis, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.Rainfall
In Saint Francis, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saint Francis, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Francis, in March, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Saint Francis, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Saint Francis is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:09 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 Saint Francis, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Francis, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Saint Francis in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Saint Francis?
How many days does it rain in March in Saint Francis?
How many days does it snow in March in Saint Francis?
How many hours of daylight does Saint Francis have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Saint Francis?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Saint Francis?
How long on average sun shines in March in Saint Francis?
How high is the UV index in March in Saint Francis?
Average temperature in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°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 (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average humidity in March: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).
Average rainfall in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Francis, 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: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Saint Francis, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Saint Francis, 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
Saint Francis, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Saint Francis, 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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