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
The shift into March is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). In Philip, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is recorded during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Philip is 69%.Rainfall
In Philip, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Philip, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Philip, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Philip, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.Daylight
In Philip, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.9h.UV index
In Philip, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Philip?
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How much does it rain in Philip in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March in Philip?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Philip?
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How high is the UV index in March in Philip?
Average temperature in March
Philip, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Philip, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Philip, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Philip, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Philip, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Philip, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Philip, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Philip, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Philip, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Philip, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Philip, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Philip, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Philip, 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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