March weather forecast
Whitewood, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Whitewood, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Whitewood, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.3 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Whitewood, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow. In Whitewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 36.26" (921mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In Whitewood, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45°F (7.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Whitewood, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Whitewood, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

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 in Whitewood?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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 rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Whitewood, SD

Average temperature in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Whitewood, SD

Average pressure in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Whitewood, SD

Average wind speed in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Whitewood, SD

Average humidity in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Whitewood, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Whitewood, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Whitewood, SD

Average snowfall in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Whitewood, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Whitewood, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Whitewood, SD

Average UV index in March - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Whitewood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Whitewood, SD

Average visibility in March - Whitewood, 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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