March weather forecast
Stanford, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Stanford, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Stanford's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Stanford, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stanford, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 20.3 days. Throughout March, 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 snowfall days, and 110.08" (2796mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Stanford, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Stanford, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Stanford, during March, snow falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stanford have 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 6:59 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Stanford have in March?

In Stanford, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Stanford, MT

Average temperature in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Stanford, MT

Average pressure in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Stanford, MT

Average wind speed in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Stanford, MT

Average humidity in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in March
Stanford, MT

Average rainfall in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Stanford, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Stanford, MT

Average snowfall in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 14.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (19.29").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Stanford, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Stanford, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Stanford, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Stanford, MT

Average UV index in March - Stanford, 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
Stanford, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Stanford, MT

Average visibility in March - Stanford, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

Stanford, Montana, USA

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