March weather forecast
White Butte, SD

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

With the onset of March, White Butte experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is expected in White Butte during March.

Humidity

In White Butte, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In White Butte, during March, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In White Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In White Butte, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 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 White Butte, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in White Butte in March?

During March, White Butte experiences an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in White Butte?

In White Butte, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in White Butte in March?

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

How much does it snow in White Butte in March?

In White Butte, South Dakota, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does White Butte have in March?

The average day length in March in White Butte is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in White Butte?

On the first day of March in White Butte, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:17 pm MDT.

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

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

In White Butte, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in White Butte?

In White Butte, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
White Butte, SD

Average temperature in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average pressure in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average wind speed in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average humidity in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average rainfall in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average rainfall days in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average snowfall in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average snowfall days in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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
White Butte, SD

Average sunshine days in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average UV index in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average cloud cover in March - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average visibility in March - White 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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