Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March brings a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C) in February to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Ward's temperature lowers to a mean of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Ward, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ward, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Ward, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Ward, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Ward, 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
Ward, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Ward, SD
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ward, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ward, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Ward, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ward, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Ward, 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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