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
A clear rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, increasing from a freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C) in February to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Amherst's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Amherst, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.5 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Amherst, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:59 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 in Amherst is 5.1h.UV index
In Amherst, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
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. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Amherst, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Amherst, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Amherst, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Amherst, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Amherst, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Amherst, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Amherst, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Amherst, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Amherst, SD
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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