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 onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 69%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cottonwood, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:13 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottonwood is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cottonwood, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, 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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