March weather forecast
Lemmon, SD

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Weather in March

March manifests a noticeable transition from winter to spring in Lemmon. Compared to February, there is a significant jump in high temperatures reaching up to 41.4°F (5.2°C). The onset of spring is marked not only by the rise in temperatures but also by the increase in the hours of daylight to 12. Gusts of wind slicing through Lemmon reach maximum speeds of 16.6mph (26.7km/h), hinting at the changing dynamics of the season. By the end of this month, winter has undeniably given way to the refreshing arrival of spring.

Temperature

As Lemmon welcomes March, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Lemmon experiences a consistent average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Lemmon is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lemmon, during March, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Lemmon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lemmon are January through May, October through December. In Lemmon, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lemmon, South Dakota, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Lemmon, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Lemmon?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Lemmon?

In Lemmon, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Lemmon?

In Lemmon, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lemmon in March?

In Lemmon, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Lemmon?

The average day length in March in Lemmon, South Dakota, is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lemmon?

On the first day of March in Lemmon, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lemmon?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lemmon, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Lemmon?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Lemmon is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Lemmon?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Lemmon, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lemmon, SD

Average temperature in March - Lemmon, 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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lemmon, SD

Average pressure in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Lemmon, SD

Average wind speed in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lemmon, SD

Average humidity in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lemmon, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lemmon, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Lemmon, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Lemmon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lemmon, SD

Average UV index in March - Lemmon, 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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Lemmon, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Lemmon, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Lemmon, SD

Average visibility in March - Lemmon, 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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