March weather forecastSisseton, SD
March
Weather in March
March signals the onset of Spring in Sisseton with temperatures rising noticeably compared to February. High temperatures climb to 37.8°F (3.2°C), and lows advance to 23.4°F (-4.8°C), bidding goodbye to the bitter chill of winter. This month sees an uptick in rainfall as the snow melts and weather conditions transition from winter to spring. The city experiences longer daylight hours, allowing more time for outdoor activities. However, relatively high humidity may still make mornings misty or foggy.Temperature
Sisseton, South Dakota, in March showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in February to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights is a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In Sisseton, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Sisseton, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sisseton. In March, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sisseton, South Dakota, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sisseton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:55 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 Sisseton, South Dakota, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. 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. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sisseton, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sisseton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Sisseton, 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).
