March weather forecast
Alder, MT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alder, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in February to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Alder, during March, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alder, Montana, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Alder, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:16 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:55 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 in Alder is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Alder?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Alder, is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Alder?

In Alder, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Alder?

In Alder, Montana, in March, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Alder?

In Alder, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Alder?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Alder?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:16 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alder, Montana, 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 in Alder?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Alder, Montana, is 8.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alder?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March in Alder?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alder, MT

Average temperature in March - Alder, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Alder, MT

Average pressure in March - Alder, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alder, MT

Average wind speed in March - Alder, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Alder, MT

Average humidity in March - Alder, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (46%).

Average rainfall in March
Alder, MT

Average rainfall in March - Alder, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Alder, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Alder, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alder, MT

Average snowfall in March - Alder, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alder, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Alder, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alder, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alder, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alder, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Alder, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Alder, MT

Average UV index in March - Alder, MT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Alder, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Alder, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Alder, MT

Average visibility in March - Alder, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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