March weather forecast
Sphinx, MT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sphinx, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 17.6°F (-8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

As Sphinx welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Sphinx's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Sphinx, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sphinx, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Sphinx, during March, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.63" (397mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sphinx, there are 151.6 snowfall days, and 124.06" (3151mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sphinx is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:50 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 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Sphinx, in March, the average high-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sphinx?

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Sphinx, Montana, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, in Sphinx, it is snowing for 21 days. Throughout March, 15.63" (397mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sphinx have in March?

In Sphinx, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sphinx, 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 Sphinx, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Sphinx, MT

Average temperature in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (7.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Sphinx, MT

Average pressure in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sphinx, MT

Average wind speed in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Sphinx, MT

Average humidity in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Sphinx, MT

Average rainfall in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Sphinx, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sphinx, MT

Average snowfall in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 15.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in March
Sphinx, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Sphinx, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Sphinx, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sphinx, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Sphinx, MT

Average visibility in March - Sphinx, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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