March weather forecast
Colome, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Colome, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

In Colome, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Colome, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colome, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Colome, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 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 Colome, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In Colome, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Colome, is 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Colome, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Colome, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 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 Colome, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe 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 UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Colome, SD

Average temperature in March - Colome, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Colome, SD

Average pressure in March - Colome, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Colome, SD

Average wind speed in March - Colome, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Colome, SD

Average humidity in March - Colome, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Colome, SD

Average rainfall in March - Colome, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Colome, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Colome, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colome, SD

Average snowfall in March - Colome, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Colome, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Colome, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colome, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Colome, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Colome, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Colome, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Colome, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Colome, SD

Average visibility in March - Colome, 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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