March weather forecast
Mission, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mission, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Mission's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's wintry 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Mission usually reports an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Mission, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mission, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mission, in March, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Mission, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mission, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:08 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

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 the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Mission, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Mission, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Mission, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:08 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 Mission have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Mission is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mission, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mission, SD

Average temperature in March - Mission, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Mission, SD

Average pressure in March - Mission, 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
Mission, SD

Average wind speed in March - Mission, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Mission, SD

Average humidity in March - Mission, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Mission, SD

Average rainfall in March - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Mission, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mission, SD

Average snowfall in March - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mission, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mission, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Mission, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Mission, SD

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

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mission, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Mission, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Mission, SD

Average visibility in March - Mission, 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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