March weather forecastWolsey, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Wolsey, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, escalating from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Wolsey experiences an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Wolsey, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wolsey, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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: 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, 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).
