March weather forecastWatauga, SD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Watauga, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
As Watauga transitions into March, a noticeable rise in the average high-temperature is observed, soaring from a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). In March, Watauga encounters an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Watauga, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Watauga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watauga, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Watauga is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Watauga, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:13 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 Watauga, South Dakota, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Watauga is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Watauga, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Watauga, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Watauga, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Watauga, SD
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Watauga, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Watauga, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Watauga, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Watauga, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Watauga, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Watauga, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Watauga, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Watauga, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Watauga, 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).
