March weather forecast
Hillsview, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hillsview, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Hillsview experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hillsview, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hillsview, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hillsview, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Hillsview, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hillsview, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 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 Hillsview, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:05 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Hillsview, SD

Average temperature in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in March
Hillsview, SD

Average pressure in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hillsview, SD

Average wind speed in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Hillsview, SD

Average humidity in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Hillsview, SD

Average rainfall in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Hillsview, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hillsview, SD

Average snowfall in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hillsview, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hillsview, 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 0min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hillsview, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Hillsview, SD

Average UV index in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Hillsview, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Hillsview, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Hillsview, SD

Average visibility in March - Hillsview, 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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