March weather forecast
Bowdoin, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Bowdoin, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Bowdoin in March experiences a low-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In Bowdoin, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bowdoin, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.9 snowfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Bowdoin, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:40 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Bowdoin, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Bowdoin, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Bowdoin, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Bowdoin, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Bowdoin are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Bowdoin, MT

Average temperature in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average pressure in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average wind speed in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average humidity in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average rainfall in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average snowfall in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average UV index in March - Bowdoin, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bowdoin, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Bowdoin, MT

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

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

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