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
Dakota sees a considerable increase in average high-temperatures during March, surging from a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in February to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Dakota expects an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Dakota, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 23.66" (601mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:31 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 is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in March?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Dakota, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Dakota, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dakota, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Dakota, MN
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Dakota, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in March
Dakota, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dakota, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dakota, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dakota, MN
- 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: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dakota, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Dakota, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dakota, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Dakota, MN
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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