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 in Dell Rapids brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Dell Rapids's average low-temperature in March is measured at a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Dell Rapids, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Dell Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dell Rapids. In Dell Rapids, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Dell Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.6 days and aggregates up to 19.49" (495mm) of snow.Daylight
In Dell Rapids, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 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 Dell Rapids, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Dell Rapids, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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
Dell Rapids, 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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