March weather forecast
McLeod, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in McLeod, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). In March, in McLeod, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In McLeod, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In McLeod, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.6 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

In McLeod, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:48 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 is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature in McLeod during March is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In McLeod, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In McLeod, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in McLeod?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In McLeod, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McLeod have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:48 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 McLeod have in March?

In McLeod, the average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
McLeod, MT

Average temperature in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
McLeod, MT

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
McLeod, MT

Average wind speed in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
McLeod, MT

Average humidity in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in March
McLeod, MT

Average rainfall in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
McLeod, MT

Average rainfall days in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
McLeod, MT

Average snowfall in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
McLeod, MT

Average snowfall days in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McLeod, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
McLeod, MT

Average sunshine days in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
McLeod, MT

Average UV index in March - McLeod, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
McLeod, MT

Average cloud cover in March - McLeod, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
McLeod, MT

Average visibility in March - McLeod, 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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