March weather forecast
Hetland, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hetland, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in February to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Hetland reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hetland, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hetland, during March, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:55 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 5.8h.

UV index

In Hetland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Hetland?

During March, Hetland experiences an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Hetland, in March, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Hetland, in March, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hetland have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:55 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 Hetland, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Hetland, SD

Average temperature in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in March
Hetland, SD

Average pressure in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hetland, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Hetland, SD

Average humidity in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Hetland, SD

Average rainfall in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Hetland, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hetland, SD

Average snowfall in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hetland, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hetland, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Hetland, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Hetland, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Hetland, SD

Average visibility in March - Hetland, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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