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 signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is observed in Fairfax.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Fairfax, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fairfax are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In Fairfax, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Fairfax, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:01 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 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fairfax is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Fairfax in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Fairfax?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fairfax?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fairfax?
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What is the UV index intensity in March in Fairfax?
Average temperature in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fairfax, 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 (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.93"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairfax, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Fairfax, 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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