March weather in McLaughlin, SD
The average temperature in McLaughlin in March is 30.2°F (18.6°F–41.7°F). Average precipitation: 0.94 inches. Average snowfall is 3.7 inches.
March is a spring month in McLaughlin, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 40m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
41.7°F
Avg Low
18.6°F
Precipitation
0.94 in
Snow
3.7 in
March records in McLaughlin
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 71.1°F (1992) | -23.1°F (1962) | 0.31 in (1953) |
| March 2 | 57.9°F (1992) | -23.1°F (2009) | 0.65 in (1985) |
| March 3 | 66.0°F (2000) | -20.0°F (2019) | 0.77 in (1985) |
| March 4 | 69.1°F (2000) | -20.0°F (1952) | 0.30 in (1995) |
| March 5 | 75.0°F (2000) | -16.1°F (1996) | 0.39 in (1992) |
| March 6 | 66.9°F (2005) | -18.0°F (1951) | 0.65 in (1997) |
| March 7 | 73.0°F (2016) | -22.0°F (1995) | 1.35 in (2000) |
| March 8 | 66.0°F (1977) | -20.0°F (1995) | 0.75 in (2000) |
| March 9 | 70.0°F (2026) | -18.0°F (1951) | 0.70 in (2019) |
| March 10 | 64.0°F (1989) | -25.1°F (1948) | 0.72 in (2009) |
| March 11 | 73.0°F (2012) | -22.0°F (1998) | 0.37 in (1988) |
| March 12 | 68.0°F (2012) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.29 in (1985) |
| March 13 | 77.0°F (2007) | -17.0°F (2009) | 0.35 in (2003) |
| March 14 | 79.0°F (2012) | -13.0°F (1988) | 2.47 in (1973) |
| March 15 | 72.0°F (2016) | -5.1°F (1962) | 0.36 in (1987) |
| March 16 | 75.0°F (2015) | -2.9°F (1988) | 0.64 in (1963) |
| March 17 | 82.9°F (2012) | -4.0°F (1965) | 0.65 in (1987) |
| March 18 | 78.1°F (2012) | -9.9°F (1965) | 0.40 in (1968) |
| March 19 | 86.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1965) | 2.00 in (1982) |
| March 20 | 66.9°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1965) | 0.27 in (1952) |
| March 21 | 73.9°F (1957) | -9.9°F (1965) | 0.55 in (2008) |
| March 22 | 68.0°F (1963) | -4.0°F (1965) | 0.80 in (1995) |
| March 23 | 73.0°F (1963) | -11.9°F (1965) | 1.15 in (1989) |
| March 24 | 77.0°F (1977) | -31.0°F (1996) | 0.18 in (1997) |
| March 25 | 73.9°F (1961) | -13.0°F (1964) | 0.54 in (1987) |
| March 26 | 78.1°F (2007) | -9.9°F (1964) | 0.70 in (1975) |
| March 27 | 73.9°F (1986) | -2.9°F (1982) | 0.60 in (1975) |
| March 28 | 79.0°F (1963) | -2.0°F (1969) | 0.42 in (1965) |
| March 29 | 82.0°F (1967) | -6.0°F (1965) | 2.87 in (1977) |
| March 30 | 75.9°F (1999) | 0.0°F (1975) | 1.20 in (2007) |
| March 31 | 75.0°F (1963) | 5.0°F (1975) | 1.62 in (2009) |