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
Sidney's March weather is characterized by a distinct upsurge in high-temperatures, soaring from February's subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sidney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.7 days and collects up to 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sidney, in March, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Sidney, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:25 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 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sidney, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Sidney, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sidney, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Sidney, MT
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).
Average rainfall in March
Sidney, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Sidney, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sidney, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sidney, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sidney, 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: 6h and 1min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sidney, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Sidney, 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sidney, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Sidney, 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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