March weather forecast
Melrose Addition, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Melrose Addition, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Melrose Addition's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable rise, advancing from February's freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Melrose Addition is 80%.

Rainfall

In Melrose Addition, in March, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Melrose Addition, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Melrose Addition, South Dakota. In March, in Melrose Addition, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Melrose Addition, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Melrose Addition, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 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 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Melrose Addition, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically 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 7:10 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Melrose Addition, 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 Melrose Addition have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average temperature in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average pressure in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average wind speed in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average humidity in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average rainfall in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average snowfall in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Melrose Addition, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average UV index in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Melrose Addition, SD

Average visibility in March - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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