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
March's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During March, the average low-temperature in Colton, South Dakota, is a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Colton, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Colton, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.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 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Colton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Colton, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Colton, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Colton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Colton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Colton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colton, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Colton, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Colton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Colton, 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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