March weather forecastBuffalo, SD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). In March, Buffalo experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Buffalo, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall in Buffalo. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.Daylight
In Buffalo, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:21 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, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Buffalo, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Buffalo, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Buffalo, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Buffalo, 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).
