March weather forecastSorum, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Sorum, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). In March, Sorum experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sorum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:19 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
In Sorum, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In Sorum, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sorum, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Sorum, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sorum, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Sorum, SD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Sorum, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Sorum, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sorum, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sorum, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sorum, 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: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sorum, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Sorum, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sorum, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Sorum, 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).
