March weather forecast
Joliet, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Joliet, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Joliet, the average nighttime temperature during March is a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Joliet, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Joliet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.1 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Joliet, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 41.77" (1061mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Joliet, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:43 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 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

During March, Joliet experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in Joliet in March?

In Joliet, Montana, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Joliet, Montana, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Joliet, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Joliet, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:43 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Joliet, 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 Joliet?

In Joliet, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and 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 Joliet, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Joliet, MT

Average temperature in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Joliet, MT

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Joliet, MT

Average wind speed in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Joliet, MT

Average humidity in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Joliet, MT

Average rainfall in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Joliet, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Joliet, MT

Average snowfall in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Joliet, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Joliet, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Joliet, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Joliet, MT

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

Average cloud cover in March
Joliet, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Joliet, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Joliet, MT

Average visibility in March - Joliet, 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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