March weather forecast
Lebanon, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lebanon, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

March indicates a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lebanon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lebanon, in March, during 10.1 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:06 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In March, in Lebanon, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lebanon, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lebanon?

In Lebanon, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:06 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 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lebanon?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lebanon, SD

Average temperature in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Lebanon, SD

Average pressure in March - Lebanon, 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
Lebanon, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Lebanon, SD

Average humidity in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Lebanon, SD

Average rainfall in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Lebanon, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lebanon, SD

Average snowfall in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lebanon, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lebanon, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Lebanon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Lebanon, SD

Average UV index in March - Lebanon, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lebanon, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Lebanon, SD

Average visibility in March - Lebanon, 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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