March weather forecast
Caputa, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Caputa, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of March, Caputa experiences a steady low-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In Caputa, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Caputa, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Caputa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. In Caputa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Caputa in March has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Caputa, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Caputa, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Caputa have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Caputa?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Caputa, SD

Average temperature in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Caputa, SD

Average pressure in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Caputa, SD

Average wind speed in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Caputa, SD

Average humidity in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Caputa, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Caputa, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Caputa, SD

Average UV index in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Caputa, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Caputa, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Caputa, SD

Average visibility in March - Caputa, 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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