March weather forecast
Philipsburg, MT

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Weather in March

March in Philipsburg sees a thawing in the pervasive cold as the city eases into spring. A noticeable increase in temperatures, decrease in snowfall, and increase in rainfall indicate spring's arrival. The days grow longer, providing more daylight hours for outdoor activities. There's a slight relief for the residents as the snowfall declines, the cityscape changing from white to a burst of blossoming spring colors. The month experiences an easing in winter's bite with temperatures now rising to 33.1°F (0.6°C) coupled with a slight increase in rainfall to 1.85" (47mm).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Philipsburg experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). In Philipsburg, an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Philipsburg, in March, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 19.06" (484mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Philipsburg, in March, during 21.5 snowfall days, 14.72" (374mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Philipsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 138.9 days and aggregates up to 101.3" (2573mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:20 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:01 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 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Philipsburg, 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Philipsburg, during March, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Philipsburg, in March, snow falls for 21.5 days, with typically accumulated 14.72" (374mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Philipsburg have 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 7:10 am and sunset at 6:20 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:01 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 Philipsburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Philipsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average temperature in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average pressure in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average wind speed in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average humidity in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average rainfall in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average snowfall in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 14.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.12").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average UV index in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Philipsburg, MT

Average visibility in March - Philipsburg, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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