March weather forecast
Selby, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Selby, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Selby's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of March, soaring from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Selby, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Selby, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Selby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Selby, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Selby, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Selby, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:07 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

The average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Selby in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Selby, is 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Selby?

In Selby, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Selby?

In Selby, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Selby in March?

In Selby, in March, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

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

In Selby, South Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Selby?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Selby, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Selby?

In Selby, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Selby?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Selby is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Selby, SD

Average temperature in March - Selby, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Selby, SD

Average pressure in March - Selby, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Selby, SD

Average wind speed in March - Selby, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Selby, SD

Average humidity in March - Selby, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in March
Selby, SD

Average rainfall in March - Selby, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Selby, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Selby, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Selby, SD

Average snowfall in March - Selby, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Selby, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Selby, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Selby, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Selby, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Selby, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Selby, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Selby, SD

Average UV index in March - Selby, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Selby, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Selby, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in March
Selby, SD

Average visibility in March - Selby, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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