March weather forecast
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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Santa, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a still cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). March witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In Santa, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Santa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Santa, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow. In Santa, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 44.53" (1131mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Santa, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:14 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 5.1h.

UV index

In Santa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

Santa in March has an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Santa, Idaho, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Santa, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Santa have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Santa have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Santa is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Santa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Santa, ID

Average temperature in March - Santa, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Santa, ID

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Santa, ID

Average wind speed in March - Santa, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Santa, ID

Average humidity in March - Santa, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Santa, ID

Average rainfall in March - Santa, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

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

Average rainfall days in March
Santa, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Santa, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Santa, ID

Average snowfall in March - Santa, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Santa, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Santa, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santa, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Santa, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Santa, ID

Average UV index in March - Santa, 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
Santa, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Santa, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Santa, ID

Average visibility in March - Santa, 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 and February (3mi).

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