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
The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in February to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout the month of March, Clear Lake reports a steady low-temperature average of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Clear Lake, in March, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clear Lake, in March, during 7.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clear Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 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
In March, the average sunshine in Clear Lake is 5.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Clear Lake, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Clear Lake, 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: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Clear Lake, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Clear Lake, 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
Clear Lake, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Clear Lake, 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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