March weather forecast
Lemmon, SD

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Weather in March

March manifests a noticeable transition from winter to spring in Lemmon. Compared to February, there is a significant jump in high temperatures reaching up to 41.4°F (5.2°C). The onset of spring is marked not only by the rise in temperatures but also by the increase in the hours of daylight to 12. Gusts of wind slicing through Lemmon reach maximum speeds of 16.6mph (26.7km/h), hinting at the changing dynamics of the season. By the end of this month, winter has undeniably given way to the refreshing arrival of spring.

Temperature

As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Lemmon records an average nighttime low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lemmon, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lemmon, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lemmon, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, in Lemmon, the average high-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lemmon, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lemmon, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lemmon have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Lemmon have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Lemmon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lemmon, SD

Average temperature in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Lemmon, SD

Average pressure in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Lemmon, SD

Average wind speed in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Lemmon, SD

Average humidity in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Lemmon, SD

Average UV index in March - Lemmon, 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
Lemmon, SD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Lemmon, SD

Average visibility in March - Lemmon, 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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