March weather forecast
Parkston, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Parkston, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

March marks a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, ascending from February's freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout the month of March, Parkston expects an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Parkston, in March, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Parkston, in March, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Parkston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:57 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 6.5h.

UV index

In Parkston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Parkston, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Parkston, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Parkston have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:57 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Parkston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Parkston, SD

Average temperature in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Parkston, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Parkston, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Parkston, SD

Average humidity in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Parkston, SD

Average rainfall in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Parkston, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Parkston, SD

Average snowfall in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Parkston, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Parkston, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parkston, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Parkston, SD

Average UV index in March - Parkston, 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
Parkston, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Parkston, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Parkston, SD

Average visibility in March - Parkston, 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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