March weather forecast
Saint Francis, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Saint Francis, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Saint Francis's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout March nights, Saint Francis experiences a consistent temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Saint Francis, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Saint Francis, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saint Francis, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Francis, in March, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Saint Francis, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Saint Francis is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:09 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 Saint Francis, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Francis, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Saint Francis in March?

March temperatures in Saint Francis vary between a high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Saint Francis?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March in Saint Francis?

In Saint Francis, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Saint Francis?

In Saint Francis, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Francis have in March?

In Saint Francis, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Saint Francis?

On the first day of March in Saint Francis, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Saint Francis?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Saint Francis, 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 in Saint Francis?

In Saint Francis, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Saint Francis?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Saint Francis is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average temperature in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average pressure in March - Saint Francis, 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
Saint Francis, SD

Average wind speed in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average humidity in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average rainfall in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average snowfall in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Francis, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average UV index in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Saint Francis, SD

Average visibility in March - Saint Francis, 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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