March weather forecast
Oral, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oral, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Oral records a steady low-temperature average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Oral, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

Rainfall

In Oral, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oral, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oral are January through May, September through December. In Oral, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Oral, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oral, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 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 7.7h.

UV index

In Oral, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Oral in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oral during March are 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Oral?

In Oral, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

How much does it rain in Oral in March?

In Oral, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oral in March?

In Oral, South Dakota, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oral have in March?

In March, the average day length in Oral, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Oral?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Oral, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Oral?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Oral?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Oral is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oral, SD

Average temperature in March - Oral, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Oral, SD

Average pressure in March - Oral, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oral, SD

Average wind speed in March - Oral, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Oral, SD

Average humidity in March - Oral, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Oral, SD

Average rainfall in March - Oral, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Oral, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Oral, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oral, SD

Average snowfall in March - Oral, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oral, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Oral, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oral, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oral, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Oral, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Oral, SD

Average UV index in March - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Oral, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Oral, SD

Average visibility in March - Oral, 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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