March weather forecast
Ketchum, ID

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ketchum, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Ketchum marks the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C), hardly different from February's 27°F (-2.8°C). In the month of March, Ketchum's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Ketchum is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ketchum, in March, snow falls for 16 days, with typically accumulated 12.56" (319mm) of snow. In Ketchum, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 69.45" (1764mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:26 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:03 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 7h.

UV index

In Ketchum, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Ketchum?

Ketchum in March has an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the rainiest month?

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Ketchum?

In Ketchum, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ketchum, in March, snow falls for 16 days, with typically accumulated 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ketchum have in March?

In Ketchum, 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 7:12 am and sunset at 6:26 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:03 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ketchum, ID

Average temperature in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Ketchum, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ketchum, ID

Average wind speed in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Ketchum, ID

Average humidity in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).

Average rainfall in March
Ketchum, ID

Average rainfall in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Ketchum, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ketchum, ID

Average snowfall in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 12.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ketchum, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ketchum, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Ketchum, ID

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ketchum, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Ketchum, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Ketchum, ID

Average visibility in March - Ketchum, 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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