March weather forecast
Sanders, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Sanders, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32°F (0°C) in February to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). In Sanders, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Sanders, Montana, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In Sanders, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Sanders, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.5 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sanders, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47 snowfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:36 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 7.4h.

UV index

In Sanders, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Sanders in March has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sanders, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:36 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sanders, MT

Average temperature in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Sanders, MT

Average pressure in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sanders, MT

Average wind speed in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Sanders, MT

Average humidity in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in March
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanders, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sanders, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Sanders, MT

Average UV index in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sanders, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Sanders, MT

Average visibility in March - Sanders, 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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