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 brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In Fairview Heights, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fairview Heights, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairview Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairview Heights, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Fairview Heights, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:55 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 6.4h.UV index
In Fairview Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°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 (12.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairview Heights, 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
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairview Heights, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairview Heights, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairview Heights, 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 25).
Average visibility in March
Fairview Heights, 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).
Fairview Heights, South Dakota, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location