Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Lodgepole's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Lodgepole, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lodgepole, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lodgepole are January through June, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Lodgepole, 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 (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Lodgepole, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lodgepole, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lodgepole, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Lodgepole, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Lodgepole, 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
Lodgepole, 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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