March weather forecast
Grenville, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Grenville, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

March is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Grenville's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grenville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Grenville, in March, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Grenville, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.4 days and aggregates up to 23.74" (603mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Grenville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:56 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 5.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Grenville, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Grenville, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Grenville, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Grenville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Grenville, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Grenville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Grenville, SD

Average temperature in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in March
Grenville, SD

Average pressure in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Grenville, SD

Average wind speed in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Grenville, SD

Average humidity in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Grenville, SD

Average rainfall in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Grenville, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Grenville, SD

Average snowfall in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Grenville, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grenville, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Grenville, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Grenville, SD

Average UV index in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Grenville, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Grenville, SD

Average visibility in March - Grenville, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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