Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Rapid City, South Dakota, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Rapid City, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Rapid City, in March, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. In Rapid City, 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 in Rapid City is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 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 7.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Rapid City is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Rapid City have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, 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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