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
Summit's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in February to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). An average temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is recorded during the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Summit, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Summit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.2 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Summit, in March, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.8 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Summit, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Summit, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:55 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 5.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Summit, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Summit, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Summit, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Summit, SD
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Summit, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Summit, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Summit, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Summit, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Summit, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Summit, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Summit, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Summit, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Summit, 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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