March weather forecastWessington Springs, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).Temperature
A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in March, moving up from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is experienced.Humidity
In Wessington Springs, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wessington Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Wessington Springs. In Wessington Springs, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Wessington Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:00 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wessington Springs, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Wessington Springs, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Wessington Springs, 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).
