March weather forecast
Glad Valley, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Glad Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Glad Valley sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Glad Valley, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Glad Valley, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Glad Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Glad Valley, in March, during 9.3 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Glad Valley, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:14 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Glad Valley, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Glad Valley is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Glad Valley, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Glad Valley, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Glad Valley, South Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Glad Valley?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Glad Valley, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Glad Valley, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Glad Valley, SD

Average temperature in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average pressure in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average wind speed in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average humidity in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average UV index in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Glad Valley, 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
Glad Valley, SD

Average visibility in March - Glad Valley, 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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