March weather forecast
Vetal, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Vetal, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Vetal's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's cold 34°F (1.1°C) to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Vetal reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in March.

Humidity

In Vetal, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Vetal, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Vetal, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Vetal, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

In Vetal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Vetal?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Vetal, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Vetal, South Dakota, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vetal have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:11 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 many hours of sunshine does Vetal have in March?

In Vetal, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Vetal, SD

Average temperature in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Vetal, SD

Average pressure in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Vetal, SD

Average wind speed in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Vetal, SD

Average humidity in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Vetal, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Vetal, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vetal, SD

Average snowfall in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Vetal, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 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 and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Vetal, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vetal, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Vetal, SD

Average UV index in March - Vetal, 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
Vetal, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Vetal, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Vetal, SD

Average visibility in March - Vetal, 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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