March weather forecast
Baltic, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Baltic, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Baltic records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Baltic, in March, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Baltic, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:53 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 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

During March, Baltic experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Baltic in March?

In Baltic, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Baltic, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Baltic have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Baltic have in March?

In Baltic, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Baltic, SD

Average temperature in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Baltic, SD

Average pressure in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Baltic, SD

Average wind speed in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Baltic, SD

Average humidity in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Baltic, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Baltic, SD
  • 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Baltic, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Baltic, SD

Average UV index in March - Baltic, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Baltic, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Baltic, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Baltic, SD

Average visibility in March - Baltic, 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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