March weather forecast
Willow Lake, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Willow Lake, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is recorded in Willow Lake during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Willow Lake is 82%.

Rainfall

In Willow Lake, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Willow Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Willow Lake, during March, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Willow Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:57 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 in Willow Lake is 5.4h.

UV index

In Willow Lake, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Willow Lake?

In Willow Lake, 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Willow Lake?

The average relative humidity in March in Willow Lake, South Dakota, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Willow Lake in March?

In Willow Lake, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Willow Lake in March?

In Willow Lake, in March, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Willow Lake?

In March, the average day length in Willow Lake, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Willow Lake?

On the first day of March in Willow Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Willow Lake, 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 Willow Lake?

In Willow Lake, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Willow Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Willow Lake, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average temperature in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average pressure in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average wind speed in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average humidity in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Willow Lake, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average UV index in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Willow Lake, SD

Average visibility in March - Willow Lake, 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).

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