March weather forecast
Ashland, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ashland, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Ashland experiences a consistent average temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Ashland, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ashland, in March, during 8.9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.9 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ashland, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Ashland, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ashland in March?

In Ashland, in March, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ashland, in March, during 8.9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:32 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Ashland, MT

Average temperature in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Ashland, MT

Average pressure in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ashland, MT

Average wind speed in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Ashland, MT

Average humidity in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in March
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ashland, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ashland, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Ashland, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ashland, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Ashland, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Ashland, MT

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

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

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