March weather forecast
Woonsocket, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Woonsocket, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). Woonsocket reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Woonsocket, South Dakota, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Woonsocket, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Woonsocket, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Woonsocket. In Woonsocket, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Woonsocket, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Woonsocket is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Woonsocket, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:59 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 is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Woonsocket?

During March, Woonsocket experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Woonsocket?

In March, the average relative humidity in Woonsocket, South Dakota, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Woonsocket?

In Woonsocket, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Woonsocket in March?

In March, in Woonsocket, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Woonsocket have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Woonsocket?

On the first day of March in Woonsocket, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Woonsocket, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Woonsocket have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Woonsocket?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Woonsocket is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average temperature in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average pressure in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average wind speed in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average humidity in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average rainfall in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average snowfall in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Woonsocket, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average UV index in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Woonsocket, SD

Average visibility in March - Woonsocket, 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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