March weather forecast
Moorhead, MT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Moorhead, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). During the month of March, Moorhead's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In Moorhead, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Moorhead, in March, during 9.5 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Moorhead, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.3 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Moorhead, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Moorhead, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Moorhead, 45°F (7.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Moorhead, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:30 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?

In Moorhead, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in March
Moorhead, MT

Average temperature in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Moorhead, MT

Average pressure in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"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
Moorhead, MT

Average wind speed in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Moorhead, MT

Average humidity in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Moorhead, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Moorhead, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Moorhead, MT

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

Average cloud cover in March
Moorhead, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Moorhead, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

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 14).

Average visibility in March
Moorhead, MT

Average visibility in March - Moorhead, 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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