Aberdeen, SD weather in March
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Aberdeen in March, with highs near 42°F and lows near 19°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 6.3 in.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.3 in
- snow on the ground 12 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 6:20 pm | 7:15 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aberdeen (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more12 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry March brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 6.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 58°F
- Coolest March2011: average high 30°F
- Wettest March1995: 2.3 in
- Driest March2005: 0.2 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 18, 2012)
- Lowest reading-32°F (March 8, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 29°F | 42°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 19°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +13°F from February and +16°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Fargo, ND127 mi · high 36°F · 8 wet days
How Aberdeen ranks in March
- Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days122nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days276th most of 339
What to pack for Aberdeen in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 42°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1068 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Aberdeen in March?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -32°F (March 8, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Aberdeen in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (2.3 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Aberdeen in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 6.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 12 days.
Is March a good time to visit Aberdeen?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aberdeen (42 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Aberdeen (USW00014929), 3.6 mi E of the city center, 1,302 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Aberdeen Regional Airport (726590-14929), 3.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,298 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).