March weather forecast
Saco, MT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Saco, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Saco anticipates an average minimum temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Saco, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Saco, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Saco, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 17.95" (456mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:39 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 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Saco, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Saco, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Saco, Montana, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:39 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Saco, MT

Average temperature in March - Saco, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in March
Saco, MT

Average pressure in March - Saco, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Saco, MT

Average wind speed in March - Saco, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Saco, MT

Average humidity in March - Saco, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Saco, MT

Average rainfall in March - Saco, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Saco, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Saco, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saco, MT

Average snowfall in March - Saco, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saco, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Saco, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Saco, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saco, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Saco, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Saco, MT

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

Average cloud cover in March
Saco, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Saco, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Saco, MT

Average visibility in March - Saco, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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