March weather forecastDeadwood, SD
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March marks the transition from winter to spring in Deadwood. The temperatures gradually increase from the chilling winter low with averages now touching 42.4°F (5.8°C), thus making the weather slightly more tolerable than the preceding months. With more sun hours and daylight, the locals start to venture out despite the chill in the air. Snowfall is still possible, but the frequency and quantity are not as high as before. This transitional weather can witness rapid changes, so one must always be prepared.Temperature
In Deadwood, the average high-temperature in March rises, from a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in February, to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Deadwood in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Deadwood, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Deadwood, South Dakota, there are 96.1 rainfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Deadwood are January through June, September through December. In Deadwood, during March, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.6 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
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 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Deadwood, sunrise is at 6:36 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 Deadwood, the average sunshine in March is 7.6h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Deadwood. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Deadwood, 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
Deadwood, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Deadwood, 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 36min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Deadwood, SD
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
