Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Fort Benton transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). The temperature dips to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
In Fort Benton, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Fort Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Benton, in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Fort Benton is 7.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.3°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 (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Benton, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Benton, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Fort Benton, 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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