March weather forecast
Marion, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Marion, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

March signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). During March, Marion experiences an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Marion, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Marion, in March, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Marion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Marion, South Dakota, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Marion, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Marion, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:55 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 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Marion in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:55 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 many hours of sunshine does Marion have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Marion, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Marion, SD

Average temperature in March - Marion, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Marion, SD

Average pressure in March - Marion, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Marion, SD

Average wind speed in March - Marion, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Marion, SD

Average humidity in March - Marion, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Marion, SD

Average rainfall in March - Marion, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Marion, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Marion, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Marion, SD

Average snowfall in March - Marion, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Marion, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Marion, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Marion, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Marion, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Marion, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Marion, SD

Average UV index in March - Marion, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Marion, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Marion, SD

Average visibility in March - Marion, 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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