March weather in Lead, SD
The average temperature in Lead in March is 35.9°F (24.6°F–47.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.24 inches. Average snowfall is 27.6 inches.
March is a spring month in Lead, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 41m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
47.1°F
Avg Low
24.6°F
Precipitation
2.24 in
Snow
27.6 in
March records in Lead
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 62.1°F (1918) | -13.0°F (2014) | 0.79 in (2004) |
| March 2 | 60.1°F (1941) | -15.0°F (1943) | 0.62 in (1996) |
| March 3 | 66.0°F (1921) | -17.0°F (2019) | 1.17 in (1966) |
| March 4 | 63.0°F (1921) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.88 in (1933) |
| March 5 | 77.0°F (1915) | -13.0°F (1945) | 0.90 in (1983) |
| March 6 | 72.0°F (1987) | -20.0°F (1920) | 0.70 in (1930) |
| March 7 | 64.0°F (2020) | -13.0°F (1932) | 0.66 in (1946) |
| March 8 | 64.0°F (2020) | -18.9°F (1932) | 1.84 in (2000) |
| March 9 | 66.0°F (1989) | -13.0°F (1932) | 0.72 in (1970) |
| March 10 | 73.9°F (1972) | -16.1°F (1932) | 1.23 in (1988) |
| March 11 | 68.0°F (1983) | -13.0°F (1998) | 2.67 in (1988) |
| March 12 | 71.1°F (2016) | -9.9°F (1950) | 1.04 in (1954) |
| March 13 | 64.9°F (2007) | -5.1°F (1988) | 0.70 in (1996) |
| March 14 | 66.9°F (2003) | -9.0°F (1925) | 5.65 in (1973) |
| March 15 | 79.0°F (2015) | -5.1°F (1943) | 0.87 in (2001) |
| March 16 | 68.0°F (1994) | -9.9°F (1943) | 1.78 in (1963) |
| March 17 | 69.1°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1965) | 0.60 in (1971) |
| March 18 | 73.0°F (2017) | -11.9°F (1965) | 1.15 in (2014) |
| March 19 | 71.1°F (2017) | -7.1°F (1965) | 0.32 in (1970) |
| March 20 | 73.0°F (2026) | -11.0°F (1913) | 0.70 in (1950) |
| March 21 | 73.0°F (2026) | -14.1°F (1913) | 1.57 in (1987) |
| March 22 | 78.1°F (2026) | -4.0°F (1965) | 1.42 in (1966) |
| March 23 | 72.0°F (1910) | -7.1°F (1965) | 0.72 in (2009) |
| March 24 | 68.0°F (1956) | -8.0°F (1913) | 2.01 in (2009) |
| March 25 | 70.0°F (2007) | -17.0°F (1955) | 0.90 in (1911) |
| March 26 | 75.0°F (2026) | -16.1°F (1931) | 0.89 in (1950) |
| March 27 | 72.0°F (1946) | -16.1°F (1931) | 1.26 in (1950) |
| March 28 | 73.0°F (2025) | -2.0°F (1931) | 0.68 in (1984) |
| March 29 | 72.0°F (1978) | -6.0°F (1944) | 2.32 in (1977) |
| March 30 | 72.0°F (1978) | -6.0°F (1936) | 1.98 in (1977) |
| March 31 | 73.9°F (2004) | -5.1°F (1926) | 0.67 in (1985) |