March weather forecast
Herrick, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Herrick, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During the month of March, Herrick's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Herrick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Herrick, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:02 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In Herrick, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Herrick in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Herrick, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Herrick have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:02 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 Herrick, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Herrick, SD

Average temperature in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Herrick, SD

Average pressure in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Herrick, SD

Average wind speed in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Herrick, SD

Average humidity in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Herrick, SD

Average rainfall in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Herrick, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Herrick, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Herrick, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Herrick, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Herrick, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Herrick, SD

Average visibility in March - Herrick, 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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