March weather forecast
Kicking Horse, MT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kicking Horse, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

As Kicking Horse enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) of February to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). In Kicking Horse, the March nights cool down to an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kicking Horse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kicking Horse, during March, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. In Kicking Horse, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.1 days and aggregates up to 28.27" (718mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Kicking Horse, Montana, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:05 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 Kicking Horse, Montana, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

The high-temperature during March is 39.2°F (4°C) and the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Kicking Horse is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Kicking Horse, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Kicking Horse, in March, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:05 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Kicking Horse, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average temperature in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Kicking Horse, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average wind speed in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average humidity in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kicking Horse, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average UV index in March - Kicking Horse, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Kicking Horse, MT

Average visibility in March - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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