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 temperature rise, advancing from February's freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Sioux Falls reports an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Sioux Falls, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.1 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sioux Falls, during March, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 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 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.7°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 (9.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Sioux Falls, 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
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Sioux Falls, 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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