Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
A clear rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, increasing from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Mitchell's temperature drops to an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In Mitchell, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Mitchell, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mitchell, South Dakota, in March, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mitchell, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 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 Mitchell, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Mitchell, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mitchell, 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 (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mitchell, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Mitchell, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Mitchell, 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).
Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
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