March weather forecast
Lesterville, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lesterville, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.9°F (8.3°C) and min 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average low-temperature, in March, in Lesterville, is a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Lesterville, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lesterville, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Lesterville, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Lesterville is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:56 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 6.4h.

UV index

In Lesterville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Lesterville?

The high-temperature, in March, in Lesterville, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lesterville?

In Lesterville, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in Lesterville in March?

In Lesterville, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lesterville?

In Lesterville, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lesterville have in March?

The average day length in March in Lesterville, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lesterville?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lesterville, South Dakota, 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 Lesterville?

In Lesterville, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lesterville?

In Lesterville, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lesterville, SD

Average temperature in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°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 (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Lesterville, SD

Average pressure in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Lesterville, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Lesterville, SD

Average humidity in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Lesterville, SD

Average rainfall in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Lesterville, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lesterville, SD

Average snowfall in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lesterville, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lesterville, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lesterville, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lesterville, SD

Average UV index in March - Lesterville, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lesterville, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Lesterville, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Lesterville, SD

Average visibility in March - Lesterville, 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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