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 arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Piedmont observes an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 69%.Rainfall
In Piedmont, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Piedmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) 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 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Piedmont, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- 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 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Piedmont, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Piedmont, 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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