Rapid City (SD)
March
Weather in Rapid City, South Dakota for March 2027
Your guide to Rapid City weather in March - trends and predictions
With an average of 5 snowy days, Rapid City usually enjoys a light touch of snow in March.
In general, the average temperature in Rapid City at the beginning of March is 7.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 15.4 °F by the end of March.
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23
Dry days
3
Rainy days
5
Snow days
10°/0°
Temperatures
27 km/h
Avg max wind
64 %
Avg humidity
Rapid City Weather March
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Temperatures trend during March in Rapid City
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March weather in Rapid City day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Mar. 1 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 2 | Sunny | 13° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 3 | Overcast | 11° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 4 | Patchy moderate snow | 11° /0° | 1.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Mar. 5 | Partly cloudy | 11° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 6 | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-3° | 6.8 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| Mar. 7 | Light freezing rain | 2° /-4° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 8 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 9 | Sunny | 16° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 10 | Sunny | 11° /0° | 3.2 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| Mar. 11 | Cloudy | 12° /-2° | 1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Mar. 12 | Sunny | 15° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 13 | Cloudy | 12° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 14 | Overcast | 8° /0° | 2.5 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Mar. 15 | Cloudy | 2° /-6° | 24.1 mm | 9.2 cm | |
| Mar. 16 | Sunny | 7° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 17 | Partly cloudy | 16° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 18 | Light freezing rain | 13° /3° | 1.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Mar. 19 | Light freezing rain | 12° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 20 | Overcast | 18° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 21 | Sunny | 20° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 22 | Moderate rain at times | 14° /2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 23 | Partly cloudy | 13° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 24 | Patchy rain possible | 18° /5° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 25 | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 26 | Partly cloudy | 19° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 27 | Partly cloudy | 14° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 28 | Overcast | 20° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 29 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 15° /4° | 15 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| Mar. 30 | Overcast | 14° /2° | 1.9 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Mar. 31 | Mist | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rapid City in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rapid City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rapid City in March - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rapid City during March?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Rapid City during March?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Rapid City during March, with a total of 50.6 mm spread over approximately 3 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Rapid City in March 2027?
Rapid City experiences an average snowfall of 12.67 cm during March, occurring over 5 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Rapid City during March?
The average wind speed in Rapid City during March is 27 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Rapid City snow forecast March 2027
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On average, Rapid City sees 5 snowy days during March, with approximately 12.7 cm of total snowfall.
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Typically, Rapid City has 3 rainy days in March with a total of 50.6 mm of rainfall.
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