March weather forecast
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richmond Lake Heights Development, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

As Richmond Lake Heights Development welcomes March, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct rise, moving from a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Richmond Lake Heights Development, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 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 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

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

How much does it snow in March?

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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 March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Richmond Lake Heights Development?

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?

In Richmond Lake Heights Development, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average temperature in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average pressure in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average wind speed in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average humidity in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average rainfall in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average snowfall in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average UV index in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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
Richmond Lake Heights Development, SD

Average visibility in March - Richmond Lake Heights Development, 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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