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 shift into March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's cold 33.8°F (1°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 65%.Rainfall
In Wounded Knee, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Wounded Knee, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
In Wounded Knee, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:15 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
In March, the average sunshine is 7.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Wounded Knee, 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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