March weather forecast
Mud Butte, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Mud Butte, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

Mud Butte sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mud Butte is 73%.

Rainfall

In Mud Butte, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mud Butte. In Mud Butte, South Dakota, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Mud Butte, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Mud Butte, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Mud Butte?

In Mud Butte, in March, the average high-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mud Butte?

In March, the average relative humidity in Mud Butte is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Mud Butte?

In Mud Butte, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mud Butte in March?

In March, in Mud Butte, South Dakota, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Mud Butte?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mud Butte?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mud Butte, 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 Mud Butte?

In Mud Butte, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Mud Butte?

In Mud Butte, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average temperature in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average pressure in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average wind speed in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average humidity in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average rainfall in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average snowfall in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mud Butte, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average UV index in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Mud Butte, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in March
Mud Butte, SD

Average visibility in March - Mud Butte, 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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