March weather forecast
Bison, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bison, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average low-temperature, in March, in Bison, is a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bison, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bison, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Bison, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:17 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

In Bison, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Bison?

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

What is the average humidity in March in Bison?

The average relative humidity in March in Bison, South Dakota, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Bison?

In Bison, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bison in March?

In Bison, in March, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bison have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Bison?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:17 pm MDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bison have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Bison, South Dakota, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Bison?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bison, SD

Average temperature in March - Bison, 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).

Average pressure in March
Bison, SD

Average pressure in March - Bison, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Bison, SD

Average wind speed in March - Bison, 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).

Average humidity in March
Bison, SD

Average humidity in March - Bison, 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%).

Average rainfall in March
Bison, SD

Average rainfall in March - Bison, 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").

Average rainfall days in March
Bison, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Bison, 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).

Average snowfall in March
Bison, SD

Average snowfall in March - Bison, 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").

Average snowfall days in March
Bison, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Bison, 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).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bison, 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 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).

Average sunshine days in March
Bison, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Bison, 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).

Average UV index in March
Bison, SD

Average UV index in March - Bison, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Bison, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Bison, 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).

Average visibility in March
Bison, SD

Average visibility in March - Bison, 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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