March weather forecast
Hurley, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Hurley, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

As Hurley, South Dakota, transitions into March, a noticeable rise in the average high-temperature is observed, soaring from a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Hurley's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hurley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hurley, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:54 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 6.2h.

UV index

In Hurley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Hurley, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Hurley, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Hurley, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:54 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 many hours of sunshine does Hurley have in March?

In Hurley, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Hurley, SD

Average temperature in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Hurley, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hurley, SD

Average wind speed in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Hurley, SD

Average humidity in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Hurley, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Hurley, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hurley, SD

Average snowfall in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hurley, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hurley, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hurley, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Hurley, SD

Average UV index in March - Hurley, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Hurley, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Hurley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Hurley, SD

Average visibility in March - Hurley, 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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