March weather forecast
Rapid City, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rapid City, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

As Rapid City, Michigan, welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Rapid City, Michigan, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Rapid City, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Rapid City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.2 days and collects up to 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rapid City, Michigan, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Rapid City, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.8 days and aggregates up to 28.03" (712mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rapid City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rapid City, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In Rapid City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Rapid City?

The high-temperature, in March, in Rapid City, records 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rapid City?

The average relative humidity in March in Rapid City, Michigan, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rapid City?

In Rapid City, Michigan, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rapid City in March?

In Rapid City, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rapid City?

In Rapid City, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rapid City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Rapid City have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Rapid City, Michigan, is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Rapid City?

In Rapid City, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rapid City, MI

Average temperature in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Rapid City, MI

Average pressure in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rapid City, MI

Average wind speed in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Rapid City, MI

Average humidity in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Rapid City, MI

Average rainfall in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Rapid City, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rapid City, MI

Average snowfall in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rapid City, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rapid City, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rapid City, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Rapid City, MI

Average UV index in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rapid City, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Rapid City, MI

Average visibility in March - Rapid City, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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