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 arrival of March brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). The low-temperature average for Prairie City during March stands at a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Prairie City, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie City. In March, in Prairie City, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Prairie City is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prairie City is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Prairie City in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Prairie City?
How many days does it rain in March in Prairie City?
How many days does it snow in March in Prairie City?
How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Prairie City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Prairie City?
How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Prairie City?
Average temperature in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Prairie City, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Prairie City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Prairie City, 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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