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
As February transitions into March, Alexandria sees a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Alexandria observes an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Alexandria is 76%.Rainfall
In Alexandria, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Alexandria, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Alexandria, South Dakota, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Alexandria is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Alexandria, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Alexandria, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Alexandria is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Alexandria in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Alexandria?
How much does it rain in Alexandria in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Alexandria?
What is the average length of the day in March in Alexandria?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Alexandria?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Alexandria?
How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Alexandria?
Average temperature in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.4°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 (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Alexandria, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alexandria, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Alexandria, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Alexandria, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Alexandria, 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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