March weather forecast
Box Elder, SD

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Weather in March

March in Box Elder signifies the beginning of early spring with slightly rising temperatures and additional daylight hours. The impact of winter starts to subside, and the city's landscape undergoes a dynamic transformation with melting snow and budding flora. Rainfall levels rise to 1.14" (29mm), and the humidity also experiences an increase, signaling the approaching warmer days. Occasional snow showers can still appear, refreshing the cityscape from time to time. By the end of March, the community is eager to greet the fresh growth and lively colors of the forthcoming season.

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Box Elder throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Box Elder, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Box Elder, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. In Box Elder, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:18 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 7.7h.

UV index

In Box Elder, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Box Elder, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Box Elder, in March, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Box Elder, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Box Elder, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Box Elder, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Box Elder, SD

Average temperature in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Box Elder, SD

Average pressure in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Box Elder, SD

Average wind speed in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Box Elder, SD

Average humidity in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Box Elder, SD

Average rainfall in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Box Elder, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Box Elder, SD

Average snowfall in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Box Elder, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Box Elder, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Box Elder, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Box Elder, SD

Average UV index in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Box Elder, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Box Elder, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Box Elder, SD

Average visibility in March - Box Elder, 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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