Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In Plains, in March, during 19.9 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Plains, during March, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.83" (199mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.2 snowfall days, and 58.15" (1477mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Plains, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:25 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:08 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 Plains, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
In Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Plains in March?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Plains?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Plains?
How long on average sun shines in March in Plains?
How high is the UV index in March in Plains?
Average temperature in March
Plains, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Plains, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Plains, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Plains, MT
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (53%).
Average rainfall in March
Plains, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Plains, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plains, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 7.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plains, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plains, 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: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plains, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 5.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (5.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Plains, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Plains, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Plains, MT
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3mi).
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