March weather forecast
Buffalo Gap, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is noted during the nights in Buffalo Gap.

Humidity

In Buffalo Gap, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buffalo Gap, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo Gap, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Buffalo Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 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

In Buffalo Gap, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In Buffalo Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Buffalo Gap in March?

The high-temperature in Buffalo Gap during March is 47.5°F (8.6°C) and the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Buffalo Gap?

In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo Gap in March?

In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Buffalo Gap?

In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Buffalo Gap?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Buffalo Gap?

On the first day of March in Buffalo Gap, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Buffalo Gap?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average temperature in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average pressure in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average wind speed in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average humidity in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

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Average rainfall in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Buffalo Gap, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • 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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average UV index in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in March
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average visibility in March - Buffalo Gap, 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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