March weather forecast
Ideal, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ideal, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Ideal experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to Ideal.

Humidity

In Ideal, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ideal, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ideal, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ideal, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Ideal, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ideal, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ideal, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ideal have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ideal?

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 Ideal have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ideal, SD

Average temperature in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average pressure in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average wind speed in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average humidity in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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
Ideal, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average UV index in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Ideal, 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
Ideal, SD

Average visibility in March - Ideal, 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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