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
March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C) in February to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). March in Hecla, South Dakota, generally records an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Hecla is 82%.Rainfall
In Hecla, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hecla, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hecla, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Hecla, in March, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.5 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hecla, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Hecla, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:00 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 5.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Hecla, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Hecla?
How much does it rain in Hecla in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Hecla have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Hecla?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Hecla?
How long on average sun shines in March in Hecla?
What is the UV index reading in March in Hecla?
Average temperature in March
Hecla, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Hecla, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hecla, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Hecla, SD
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Hecla, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Hecla, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hecla, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hecla, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hecla, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hecla, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Hecla, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Hecla, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Hecla, SD
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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