March weather forecast
Okreek, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Okreek, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Okreek, the average high-temperature in March increases from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During March, Okreek consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Okreek, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Okreek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Okreek, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:31 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:07 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 7.1h.

UV index

In Okreek, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Okreek, 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Okreek, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Okreek, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Okreek, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Okreek?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:31 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:07 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 Okreek have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Okreek, SD

Average temperature in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Okreek, SD

Average pressure in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Okreek, SD

Average wind speed in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Okreek, SD

Average humidity in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Okreek, SD

Average rainfall in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Okreek, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Okreek, SD

Average snowfall in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Okreek, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Okreek, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Okreek, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Okreek, SD

Average UV index in March - Okreek, 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
Okreek, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Okreek, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Okreek, SD

Average visibility in March - Okreek, 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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