March weather forecast
Crane, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Crane, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in February to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Crane's temperature drops to an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Crane, during March, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Crane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.7 days and collects up to 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Crane, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Crane, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Crane, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Crane, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.2h.

UV index

In Crane, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

Crane in March has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Crane, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Crane have in March?

In Crane, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Crane have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Crane, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Crane, MT

Average temperature in March - Crane, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Crane, MT

Average pressure in March - Crane, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Crane, MT

Average wind speed in March - Crane, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Crane, MT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in March
Crane, MT

Average rainfall in March - Crane, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Crane, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Crane, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Crane, MT

Average snowfall in March - Crane, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Crane, MT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Crane, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Crane, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Crane, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Crane, MT

Average UV index in March - Crane, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Crane, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Crane, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Crane, MT

Average visibility in March - Crane, 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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