March weather forecast
Priest River, ID

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Priest River, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a still icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). In the month of March, Priest River's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In Priest River, Idaho, during March, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.8 rainfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Priest River, during March, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Priest River, there are 77 snowfall days, and 59.17" (1503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:32 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:17 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

In Priest River, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Priest River during March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Priest River, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Priest River, during March, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Priest River, Idaho, during March, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Priest River have in March?

In Priest River, Idaho, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:32 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:17 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Priest River have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Priest River, ID

Average pressure in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Priest River, ID

Average wind speed in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Priest River, ID

Average humidity in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Priest River, ID

Average rainfall in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Priest River, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Priest River, ID

Average snowfall in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Priest River, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Priest River, ID

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Priest River, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Priest River, ID

Average UV index in March - Priest River, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Priest River, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Priest River, ID

Average visibility in March - Priest River, ID
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3mi).

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