March weather forecast
Long Valley, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Long Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

Long Valley's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Long Valley experiences a mean low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March.

Humidity

In Long Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Long Valley, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Valley, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Long Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Long Valley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:11 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature during March is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Long Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Long Valley, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Long Valley, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:11 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Long Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Long Valley, SD

Average temperature in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Long Valley, SD

Average pressure in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Long Valley, SD

Average wind speed in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Long Valley, SD

Average humidity in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Long Valley, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Long Valley, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Long Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Long Valley, SD

Average UV index in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Long Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Long Valley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Long Valley, SD

Average visibility in March - Long Valley, 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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