March weather forecast
Tilford, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Tilford, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Tilford's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Tilford, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tilford, South Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:20 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

In March, the average sunshine in Tilford is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Tilford, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Tilford, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Tilford?

In March, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Tilford have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:20 pm MDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Tilford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tilford, SD

Average temperature in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Tilford, SD

Average pressure in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Tilford, SD

Average wind speed in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Tilford, SD

Average humidity in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Tilford, SD

Average rainfall in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Tilford, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tilford, SD

Average snowfall in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Tilford, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tilford, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Tilford, SD

Average UV index in March - Tilford, 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
Tilford, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Tilford, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Tilford, SD

Average visibility in March - Tilford, 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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