March weather forecast
Valley Springs, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Valley Springs, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Valley Springs is 77%.

Rainfall

In Valley Springs, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Valley Springs, in March, during 7.2 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Valley Springs, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:51 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Valley Springs is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Valley Springs?

In Valley Springs, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Valley Springs?

In Valley Springs, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Valley Springs?

In Valley Springs, South Dakota, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Valley Springs?

In Valley Springs, South Dakota, in March, during 7.2 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Valley Springs have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Valley Springs?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Valley Springs, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Valley Springs, South Dakota, 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 Valley Springs have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Valley Springs?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Valley Springs, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average temperature in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average pressure in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Valley Springs, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average humidity in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average rainfall in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average snowfall in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Valley Springs, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average UV index in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Valley Springs, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Valley Springs, SD

Average visibility in March - Valley Springs, 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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