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
A noticeable upsurge in temperatures is seen in Canton as February gives way to March, with average highs moving from a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Canton in March experiences a low-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Canton, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Canton, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.5 days and aggregates up to 16.77" (426mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 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 6.2h.UV index
In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Canton in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March in Canton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Canton?
How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Canton?
Average temperature in March
Canton, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Canton, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Canton, 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 (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Canton, SD
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canton, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Canton, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Canton, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Canton, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Canton, 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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