March weather in Salem, SD
The average temperature in Salem in March is 31.8°F (21.0°F–42.6°F). Average precipitation: 1.36 inches.
March is a spring month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 41m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
42.6°F
Avg Low
21.0°F
Precipitation
1.36 in
Daylight
11h 41m
March records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 59.0°F (2022) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2019) |
| March 2 | 64.0°F (2024) | -18.9°F (2014) | 0.00 in (2008) |
| March 3 | 61.0°F (2024) | -25.1°F (2019) | 0.15 in (2026) |
| March 4 | 60.1°F (2025) | -22.0°F (2019) | 0.03 in (2013) |
| March 5 | 63.0°F (2017) | -13.0°F (2015) | 0.47 in (2018) |
| March 6 | 68.0°F (2017) | -4.0°F (2019) | 0.29 in (2022) |
| March 7 | 69.1°F (2016) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2025) |
| March 8 | 62.1°F (2020) | 0.0°F (2008) | 0.16 in (2015) |
| March 9 | 71.1°F (2021) | 6.1°F (2022) | 0.95 in (2013) |
| March 10 | 72.0°F (2012) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.43 in (2021) |
| March 11 | 75.0°F (2016) | -7.1°F (2009) | 0.51 in (2010) |
| March 12 | 75.9°F (2015) | -7.1°F (2022) | 0.24 in (2012) |
| March 13 | 78.1°F (2012) | 5.0°F (2017) | 2.00 in (2019) |
| March 14 | 77.0°F (2025) | 6.1°F (2023) | 0.55 in (2019) |
| March 15 | 77.0°F (2015) | 7.0°F (2026) | 0.55 in (2021) |
| March 16 | 82.0°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2026) | 0.58 in (2021) |
| March 17 | 79.0°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2026) | 0.35 in (2008) |
| March 18 | 84.9°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2023) | 0.20 in (2014) |
| March 19 | 73.0°F (2017) | 0.0°F (2023) | 0.15 in (2012) |
| March 20 | 87.1°F (2026) | 5.0°F (2013) | 0.25 in (2020) |
| March 21 | 87.1°F (2026) | 7.0°F (2013) | 0.01 in (2008) |
| March 22 | 64.9°F (2012) | 12.0°F (2014) | 0.35 in (2011) |
| March 23 | 69.1°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2014) | 0.66 in (2016) |
| March 24 | 75.9°F (2012) | 15.1°F (2011) | 1.13 in (2018) |
| March 25 | 81.0°F (2026) | 10.9°F (2014) | 0.47 in (2024) |
| March 26 | 73.0°F (2012) | 10.0°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2016) |
| March 27 | 69.1°F (2012) | -0.9°F (2024) | 0.49 in (2014) |
| March 28 | 68.0°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2024) | 0.34 in (2020) |
| March 29 | 82.0°F (2021) | 8.1°F (2023) | 0.11 in (2011) |
| March 30 | 75.0°F (2010) | 8.1°F (2023) | 1.12 in (2025) |
| March 31 | 82.9°F (2012) | 12.9°F (2014) | 0.35 in (2009) |