March weather forecast
Bath, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Bath, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

As Bath steps into March, the average high-temperature increases significantly from the a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) of February to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Bath reports an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bath, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bath, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bath, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 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

In Bath, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Bath, South Dakota, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bath, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bath have in March?

In Bath, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:00 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Bath, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Bath, SD

Average temperature in March - Bath, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Bath, SD

Average pressure in March - Bath, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Bath, SD

Average wind speed in March - Bath, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bath, SD

Average humidity in March - Bath, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Bath, SD

Average rainfall in March - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Bath, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bath, SD

Average snowfall in March - Bath, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bath, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Bath, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bath, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bath, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Bath, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Bath, SD

Average UV index in March - Bath, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Bath, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Bath, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Bath, SD

Average visibility in March - Bath, 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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