Salem Weather in March

What's the weather like in Salem (South Dakota) in March 2024?

The climate in Salem during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.1°C 43°F
Nightly temperature -5.5°C 22.1°F
Average temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 42 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 47°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Salem with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in March

March rainfall

Salem average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in March 2024.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -4.7°C 23.5°F
Wettest month: June 105mm 4.1ins
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