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
March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In Pierre, the expected average low-temperature for March is a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Pierre, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pierre, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:08 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 Pierre, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.UV index
In Pierre, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pierre, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Pierre, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pierre, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Pierre, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pierre, 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: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pierre, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Pierre, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Pierre, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Pierre, 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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