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 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout the month of March, Dakota Dunes observes an average nighttime temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Dakota Dunes, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota Dunes, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dakota Dunes, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Dakota Dunes, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Dakota Dunes have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 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
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Dakota Dunes, 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).
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location