March weather forecast
South Dakota, USA

March ushers in the initial hints of spring for South Dakota, although winter's remnants are still palpable, especially in the early part of the month. Daytime temperatures in March experience a marked increase, generally fluctuating between 40°F (4.4°C) and 50°F (10°C). Nighttimes, while milder than the previous months, can still be chilly, with lows hovering from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C).

The western segment of the state, especially around the Black Hills, witnesses some variations due to its geographical features. These areas might experience sporadic warmer days in comparison to the rest of the state, but the evenings remain uniformly cold throughout.

March is transitional in terms of precipitation. The early weeks can still see snow, especially in the higher elevations of the Black Hills. As the month progresses, the snow gives way to rain, heralding the onset of the wetter spring months.

While the extreme cold of January and February has typically passed, sudden cold snaps can still occur, making March unpredictable at times. However, the progression towards consistent warmth is unmistakable.

Contrasting March with February, there's a definitive warming trend. The increase in temperatures and the shift from snow to rain are indicative of the changing seasons. Looking ahead, the weather in April tends to be wetter and warmer, as South Dakota fully transitions into the embrace of spring.

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• Sioux Falls - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sioux Falls and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. In Sioux Falls in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.
• Rapid City - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rapid City and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Rapid City, in March, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Aberdeen - March »
  In Aberdeen during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Aberdeen during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.
• Brookings - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Brookings and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. In Brookings during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.
• Watertown - March »
  In Watertown during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Watertown, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT.
• Mitchell - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mitchell and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. In Mitchell, South Dakota, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Yankton - March »
  In Yankton, South Dakota, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Yankton in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pierre - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pierre, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. In Pierre, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.
• Huron - March »
  In Huron during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Huron, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.
• Spearfish - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Spearfish and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Spearfish during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.
• Vermillion - March »
  In Vermillion during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. On the first day of March in Vermillion sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.
• Brandon - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Brandon, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. By March, the citizens of Brandon start to feel the whisper of spring as the weather takes on a more temperate profile. 8.3 days of rainfall contribute to a total precipitation of 1.38" (35mm).