March weather forecastUnion Center, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Union Center, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
Union Center's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). In Union Center, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
In Union Center, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Union Center, South Dakota, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Union Center, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Union Center, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Union Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 36.26" (921mm) 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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Union Center, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Union Center, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Union Center, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Union Center, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Union Center, SD
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in March
Union Center, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Union Center, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Union Center, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 5.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Union Center, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Union Center, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Union Center, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Union Center, 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
Union Center, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Union Center, 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).
