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United StatesThe weather in March in Rapid City
It's cold in March in Rapid City with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -16°C and 0°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 Rapid City, South Dakota. 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 29°C in 2015, Rapid City 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 10°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 25 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in March for Rapid City
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rapid City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Rapid City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 7°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 14°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | -16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 41 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 25 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 11 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Rapid City with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -9°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around -2°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 Rapid City is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 Rapid City, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Rapid City
Temperature in March in Rapid City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Rapid City, South Dakota. 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 Rapid City
Total precipitation in March in Rapid City over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Rapid City
Snowfall in March in Rapid City per year
Daily UV index in March in Rapid City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rapid City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.