March weather forecast
Putney, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Putney, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

March brings with it a considerable temperature increase, with average high-temperatures rising from February's freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Putney, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Putney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Putney, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:00 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 Putney, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Putney, in March, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Putney is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Putney, in March, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Putney, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Putney?

In Putney, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:00 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 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Putney is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Putney, SD

Average temperature in March - Putney, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Putney, SD

Average pressure in March - Putney, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Putney, SD

Average wind speed in March - Putney, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Putney, SD

Average humidity in March - Putney, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Putney, SD

Average rainfall in March - Putney, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Putney, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Putney, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Putney, SD

Average snowfall in March - Putney, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Putney, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Putney, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Putney, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Putney, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Putney, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Putney, SD

Average UV index in March - Putney, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Putney, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Putney, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Putney, SD

Average visibility in March - Putney, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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