March weather forecast
Thunder Hawk, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Thunder Hawk's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). March in Thunder Hawk sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Thunder Hawk, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thunder Hawk, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Thunder Hawk, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Thunder Hawk is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Thunder Hawk?

The high-temperature, in March, in Thunder Hawk, is 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Thunder Hawk?

In Thunder Hawk, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Thunder Hawk in March?

In Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Thunder Hawk in March?

In Thunder Hawk, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Thunder Hawk have in March?

In March, the average day length in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Thunder Hawk?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Thunder Hawk, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Thunder Hawk have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Thunder Hawk?

In Thunder Hawk, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average temperature in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average pressure in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average wind speed in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average humidity in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average rainfall in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average snowfall in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average UV index in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Thunder Hawk, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Thunder Hawk, SD

Average visibility in March - Thunder Hawk, 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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