March weather forecast
Box Elder, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Box Elder, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Box Elder's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Box Elder, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Box Elder are January through May, September through December. In Box Elder, Montana, in March, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Box Elder, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.7 days and aggregates up to 22.09" (561mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:49 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 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

Box Elder in March has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Box Elder, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Box Elder in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Box Elder have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Box Elder, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:49 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 many hours of sunshine does Box Elder have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Box Elder, MT

Average temperature in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14°F).

Average pressure in March
Box Elder, MT

Average pressure in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Box Elder, MT

Average wind speed in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Box Elder, MT

Average humidity in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Box Elder, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Box Elder, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Box Elder, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Box Elder, MT

Average UV index in March - Box Elder, MT
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Box Elder, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Box Elder, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Box Elder, MT

Average visibility in March - Box Elder, 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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