Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In Yankton, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). In March, in Yankton, the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Yankton, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yankton, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Yankton are January through May, October through December. In Yankton, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Yankton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Yankton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Yankton, South Dakota, is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yankton is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
FAQ
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Average temperature in March
Yankton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Yankton, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Yankton, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Yankton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Yankton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Yankton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Yankton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Yankton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Yankton, SD
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 58min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 17min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 5min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Yankton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Yankton, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Yankton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Yankton, 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).
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