Weather in Rapid City: March
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Average day temperature: | 45.2°F |
| Average night temperature: | 31.2°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 14 days |
| Day length: | 11.2 - 12.7 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 0 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.3 in. | |
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Air temperature in March, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during March of 2026 was 81°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 7°F. Daily and nightly averages during March were 56.1°F and 37.5°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in March are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in March, in.
Precipitation total value in Rapid City in March is 0.3 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in March, mph
The average wind speed value in March is 9.0 mph It makes March one of the most windy months of the year.
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in March is: 7.5.
Best time for vacation in Rapid City
Rapid City on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Rapid City
Local time: 10:32
October 29, thursday
1200
57°F
W
5 mph
5 mph
1500
59°F
SW
8 mph
8 mph
1800
46°F
S
4 mph
4 mph
2100
43°F
SE
4 mph
4 mph
October 30, friday
0000
41°F
E
3 mph
3 mph
0300
41°F
E
1 mph
1 mph
0600
41°F
N
2 mph
2 mph
0900
45°F
NW
3 mph
3 mph
