March weather forecast
Gustave, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Gustave, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout the month of March, Gustave witnesses an average temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Gustave, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gustave, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Gustave, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gustave. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gustave, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Gustave, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Gustave?

The high-temperature, in March, in Gustave, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gustave?

In March, the average relative humidity in Gustave, South Dakota, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gustave?

In Gustave, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Gustave?

The month with the most snowfall in Gustave is March, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Gustave?

In March, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout March, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Gustave?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gustave?

On the first day of March in Gustave, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Gustave?

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 Gustave?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gustave is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Gustave?

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

Average temperature in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Gustave, SD

Average pressure in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Gustave, SD

Average wind speed in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Gustave, SD

Average humidity in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Gustave, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Gustave, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gustave, SD

Average snowfall in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gustave, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days

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

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gustave, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gustave, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Gustave, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Gustave, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Gustave, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Gustave, SD

Average visibility in March - Gustave, 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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