March weather forecast
Harrold, SD

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Harrold, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.1°F (6.7°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Harrold's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Harrold records an average nighttime low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Harrold is 74%.

Rainfall

In Harrold, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harrold, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harrold, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harrold, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:05 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 Harrold, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Harrold?

During March, Harrold experiences an average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Harrold?

In Harrold, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Harrold in March?

In Harrold, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Harrold?

In Harrold, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Harrold?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Harrold, South Dakota, 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 Harrold?

The average sunshine duration in March in Harrold, South Dakota, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Harrold?

In Harrold, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Harrold, SD

Average temperature in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Harrold, SD

Average pressure in March - Harrold, 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
Harrold, SD

Average wind speed in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Harrold, SD

Average humidity in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Harrold, SD

Average rainfall in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Harrold, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harrold, SD

Average snowfall in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Harrold, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harrold, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Harrold, SD

Average UV index in March - Harrold, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Harrold, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Harrold, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

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
Harrold, SD

Average visibility in March - Harrold, 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).

Harrold, South Dakota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location