March weather forecast
White River, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in White River, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In White River, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In White River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In White River, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In White River, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:09 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 White River, South Dakota, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for White River in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In White River, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In White River, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day 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 7:17 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in White River?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
White River, SD

Average temperature in March - White River, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
White River, SD

Average pressure in March - White River, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
White River, SD

Average wind speed in March - White River, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in March
White River, SD

Average humidity in March - White River, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in March
White River, SD

Average rainfall in March - White River, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
White River, SD

Average rainfall days in March - White River, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
White River, SD

Average snowfall in March - White River, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
White River, SD

Average snowfall days in March - White River, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
White River, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - White River, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
White River, SD

Average sunshine days in March - White River, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
White River, SD

Average UV index in March - White River, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
White River, SD

Average cloud cover in March - White River, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
White River, SD

Average visibility in March - White River, 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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