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United StatesThe weather in March in South Dakota
It's cold in March in South Dakota with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and 1°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for South Dakota, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2015, South Dakota reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -27°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,6 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for South Dakota
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Dakota. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| South Dakota | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 13°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | -9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 14 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 5,6 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in South Dakota with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around -5°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around -1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in South Dakota is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in South Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in South Dakota
Temperature in March in South Dakota over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in South Dakota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in South Dakota
Total precipitation in March in South Dakota over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in South Dakota
Snowfall in March in South Dakota per year
Daily UV index in March in South Dakota
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in South Dakota, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Dakota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.