March weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairburn, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.9°F (6.6°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Fairburn's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Fairburn, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairburn, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 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

In Fairburn, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In Fairburn, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Fairburn, in March, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairburn have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairburn?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairburn, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairburn, SD

Average UV index in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in March - Fairburn, 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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