March weather forecast
Vivian, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Vivian, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in Vivian consistently average a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Vivian is 74%.

Rainfall

In Vivian, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vivian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.5 days and collects up to 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Vivian, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Vivian, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:07 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Vivian is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Vivian?

The high-temperature, in March, in Vivian, is 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Vivian?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Vivian in March?

In March, in Vivian, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Vivian in March?

In Vivian, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vivian have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Vivian?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Vivian?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Vivian, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Vivian?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Vivian, South Dakota, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Vivian?

In Vivian, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Vivian, SD

Average temperature in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Vivian, SD

Average pressure in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Vivian, SD

Average wind speed in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Vivian, SD

Average humidity in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall in March
Vivian, SD

Average rainfall in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Vivian, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Vivian, SD

Average snowfall in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Vivian, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vivian, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Vivian, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Vivian, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Vivian, SD

Average UV index in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Vivian, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Vivian, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in March
Vivian, SD

Average visibility in March - Vivian, 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).

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