March weather forecast
Hayes, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Hayes, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

As Hayes enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) of February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Hayes observes an average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Hayes, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hayes, South Dakota, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:10 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In Hayes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hayes in March?

Hayes in March has an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Hayes, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:10 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Hayes, SD

Average temperature in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Hayes, SD

Average pressure in March - Hayes, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hayes, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Hayes, SD

Average humidity in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Hayes, SD

Average rainfall in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Hayes, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hayes, SD

Average snowfall in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hayes, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Hayes, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Hayes, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Hayes, SD

Average visibility in March - Hayes, 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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