March weather forecast
Spearfish, SD

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The peaceful and quiet area in the Trout Fishing Pond in the scenic Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota, in the Summer Sportsman Paradise
The peaceful and quiet area in the Trout Fishing Pond in the scenic Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota, in the Summer Sportsman Paradise

Weather in March

Come March, the weather in Spearfish begins to shake off its winter inertia. Featuring a substantial increase in average high temperatures, 44.1°F (6.7°C), March offers a taste of the approaching spring months. Alongside, daylight hours start to extend noticeably. Though snowfall persistently decorates the ground, it decreases compared to February's tallies. For those missing the rain, March opens up with slightly more rainfall days projecting a break from the otherwise snow-dominated weather.

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Spearfish is 73%.

Rainfall

In Spearfish, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Spearfish, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.6 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Spearfish, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.8 snowfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Spearfish, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Spearfish, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:22 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 7.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Spearfish is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Spearfish?

The high-temperature in Spearfish during March is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Spearfish?

The average relative humidity in March in Spearfish is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Spearfish?

In Spearfish, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Spearfish in March?

In Spearfish, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Spearfish?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Spearfish?

On the first day of March in Spearfish, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Spearfish, South Dakota, 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 Spearfish have in March?

In Spearfish, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Spearfish?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Spearfish is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Spearfish, SD

Average temperature in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Spearfish, SD

Average pressure in March - Spearfish, 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
Spearfish, SD

Average wind speed in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Spearfish, SD

Average humidity in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Spearfish, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Spearfish, SD

Average UV index in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Spearfish, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Spearfish, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Spearfish, SD

Average visibility in March - Spearfish, 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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