March weather forecastWhitehorse, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Whitehorse, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Temperature
March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to Whitehorse.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Whitehorse is 78%.Rainfall
In Whitehorse, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:10 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Whitehorse, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in March
Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Whitehorse, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Whitehorse, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Whitehorse, 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).
