March weather forecast
Faith, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Faith, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

In Faith, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During March, Faith's temperature averages to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Faith, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Faith, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:15 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In Faith, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Faith, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Faith, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Faith, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:15 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Faith?

In Faith, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Faith, SD

Average temperature in March - Faith, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Faith, SD

Average pressure in March - Faith, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Faith, SD

Average wind speed in March - Faith, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Faith, SD

Average humidity in March - Faith, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Faith, SD

Average rainfall in March - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Faith, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Faith, SD

Average snowfall in March - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Faith, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Faith, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Faith, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Faith, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Faith, SD

Average UV index in March - Faith, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Faith, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Faith, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in March
Faith, SD

Average visibility in March - Faith, 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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