March weather forecast
Milesville, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Milesville, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Milesville, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Milesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Milesville, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Milesville, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.9h.

UV index

In Milesville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Milesville, records 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Milesville, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Milesville, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Milesville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Milesville, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Milesville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Milesville, SD

Average temperature in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average pressure in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average wind speed in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average humidity in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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
Milesville, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average UV index in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average visibility in March - Milesville, 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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