Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In Rapid City, the average high-temperature in March increases from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Rapid City's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 69%.Rainfall
In Rapid City, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rapid City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Rapid City. In Rapid City, in March, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rapid City, South Dakota, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Rapid City, sunrise is at 6:34 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
The average sunshine in March in Rapid City, South Dakota, is 7.7h.UV index
In Rapid City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Rapid City in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Rapid City?
How much does it rain in Rapid City in March?
How much does it snow in Rapid City in March?
How many hours of daylight does Rapid City have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rapid City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rapid City?
How long on average sun shines in March in Rapid City?
How high is the UV index in March in Rapid City?
Average temperature in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Rapid City, 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
Rapid City, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rapid City, 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: 8h and 54min).
- 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 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rapid City, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Rapid City, 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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