March weather forecast
Utica, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Utica, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Utica observes an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In Utica, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Utica, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Utica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Utica, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 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

In Utica, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Utica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Utica, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Utica, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Utica 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 7:04 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Utica have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Utica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Utica, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Utica, SD

Average pressure in March - Utica, 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
Utica, SD

Average wind speed in March - Utica, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Utica, SD

Average humidity in March - Utica, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Utica, SD

Average rainfall in March - Utica, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Utica, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Utica, SD

Average snowfall in March - Utica, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Utica, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Utica, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Utica, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Utica, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Utica, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Utica, SD

Average UV index in March - Utica, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Utica, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Utica, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Utica, SD

Average visibility in March - Utica, 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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