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
With the arrival of March, the average high-temperature transitions from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In Shonkin, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shonkin, in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Shonkin, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Shonkin, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).
Average rainfall in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shonkin, 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: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Shonkin, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Shonkin, 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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