March weather forecast
Springfield, SD

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Weather in March

March in Springfield, South Dakota, is the transitional phase into spring with a marked escalation in average temperatures from 16.9°F (-8.4°C) to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). With the sunshine hours stretching to 12 hours up from February's 10.6 hours, winter's grip starts to loosen. Snowfall gradually thins out as the days grow longer and is supplanted by occasional rainfall. There is a noticeable freshness in the air as winter evaporates and spring precipitates. Looking forward to April, the city can expect the weather to turn noticeably more clement.

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Springfield's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Springfield are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Springfield, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:57 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Springfield, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Springfield, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Springfield have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Springfield, 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Springfield, SD

Average temperature in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°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 (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Springfield, SD

Average pressure in March - Springfield, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Springfield, SD

Average wind speed in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Springfield, SD

Average humidity in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Springfield, SD

Average rainfall in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Springfield, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Springfield, SD

Average snowfall in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Springfield, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Springfield, 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: 6h 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: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Springfield, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Springfield, SD

Average UV index in March - Springfield, 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
Springfield, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Springfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Springfield, SD

Average visibility in March - Springfield, 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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