March weather forecast
Clifton, ID

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Clifton, Idaho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Clifton experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to an icy 41°F (5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.4 rainfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Clifton, Idaho, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow. In Clifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.8 days and aggregates up to 60.12" (1527mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Clifton, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Clifton, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Clifton, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Clifton in March?

In Clifton, during March, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clifton have in March?

In Clifton, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Clifton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Clifton, ID

Average temperature in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Clifton, ID

Average pressure in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clifton, ID

Average wind speed in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Clifton, ID

Average humidity in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in March
Clifton, ID

Average rainfall in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Clifton, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clifton, ID

Average snowfall in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Clifton, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Clifton, ID

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clifton, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Clifton, ID

Average UV index in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Clifton, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Clifton, ID

Average visibility in March - Clifton, ID
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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