March weather forecast
Cavour, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cavour, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

In Cavour, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Cavour, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cavour, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cavour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, in Cavour, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 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 Cavour, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cavour is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

During March, Cavour experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cavour, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cavour have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 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?

In Cavour, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cavour?

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

Average temperature in March
Cavour, SD

Average temperature in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Cavour, SD

Average pressure in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cavour, SD

Average wind speed in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Cavour, SD

Average humidity in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Cavour, SD

Average rainfall in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Cavour, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cavour, SD

Average snowfall in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cavour, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cavour, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Cavour, SD

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cavour, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Cavour, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Cavour, SD

Average visibility in March - Cavour, 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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