March weather forecast
White Rock, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in White Rock, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

White Rock's March weather is marked by a distinct rise in high-temperatures, escalating from a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C) in February to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average temperature during March nights in White Rock is registered at a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in White Rock is 82%.

Rainfall

In White Rock, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102 rainfall days, and 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in White Rock, South Dakota. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In White Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 19.17" (487mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, in White Rock, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:54 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 in White Rock, South Dakota, is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in White Rock in March?

In White Rock, in March, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in White Rock?

In March, the average relative humidity in White Rock, South Dakota, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in White Rock?

In White Rock, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in White Rock?

In White Rock, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in White Rock?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in White Rock?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in White Rock, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in White Rock is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in White Rock?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in White Rock, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
White Rock, SD

Average temperature in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.8°F).

Average pressure in March
White Rock, SD

Average pressure in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
White Rock, SD

Average wind speed in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
White Rock, SD

Average humidity in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in March
White Rock, SD

Average rainfall in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
White Rock, SD

Average rainfall days in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
White Rock, SD

Average snowfall in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
White Rock, SD

Average snowfall days in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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 Rock, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
White Rock, SD

Average sunshine days in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
White Rock, SD

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

Average cloud cover in March
White Rock, SD

Average cloud cover in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
White Rock, SD

Average visibility in March - White Rock, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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