March weather forecastVale, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Vale, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Vale's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
In Vale, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Vale, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Vale, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vale, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Vale, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Vale, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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
Vale, 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).
