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 onset of March marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in Fort Thompson.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Fort Thompson, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Thompson, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:04 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 Fort Thompson, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In Fort Thompson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Thompson, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Thompson, 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 February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Thompson, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Thompson, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Fort Thompson, 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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