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
As Sioux Falls transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a marked escalation, increasing from a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Sioux Falls's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during March.Humidity
In Sioux Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Sioux Falls, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sioux Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sioux Falls. In Sioux Falls, in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Sioux Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 18.23" (463mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Sioux Falls is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sioux Falls, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Sioux Falls, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sioux Falls is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Sioux Falls in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Sioux Falls?
How much does it rain in Sioux Falls in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Sioux Falls have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sioux Falls?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sioux Falls?
How long on average sun shines in March in Sioux Falls?
How high is the UV index in March in Sioux Falls?
Average temperature in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.7°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 (9.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sioux Falls, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Sioux Falls, 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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