March weather forecast
Morristown, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Morristown, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature rise, advancing from February's freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Morristown experiences an average low-temperature reading of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Morristown, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Morristown, in March, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Morristown, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Morristown, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:14 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Morristown is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Morristown in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Morristown, is 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Morristown?

In Morristown, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Morristown?

In Morristown, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Morristown in March?

In Morristown, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Morristown have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Morristown?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:14 pm MDT.

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

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

In Morristown, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Morristown?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Morristown, SD

Average temperature in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Morristown, SD

Average pressure in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Morristown, SD

Average wind speed in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Morristown, SD

Average humidity in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Morristown, SD

Average rainfall in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Morristown, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Morristown, SD

Average snowfall in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Morristown, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Morristown, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Morristown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Morristown, SD

Average UV index in March - Morristown, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Morristown, SD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Morristown, SD

Average visibility in March - Morristown, 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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