March weather forecast
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

March witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In Sleeping Buffalo, the expected average low-temperature for March is a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sleeping Buffalo, Montana, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sleeping Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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

The average sunshine in March 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Sleeping Buffalo, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Sleeping Buffalo, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sleeping Buffalo have in March?

In Sleeping Buffalo, Montana, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 many hours of sunshine does Sleeping Buffalo have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average temperature in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average pressure in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average wind speed in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average humidity in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average UV index in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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
Sleeping Buffalo, MT

Average visibility in March - Sleeping Buffalo, 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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