March weather forecast
Whitefish, MT

As Whitefish, Montana transitions into spring, March brings consistent change while still clinging to the remnants of winter. Incremental increases in temperature act as an indication of the encroaching warming trend. Spanning 23°F (-5°C) to 43°F (6.1°C), average temperatures for this month exhibit a definitive warming, which is especially noticeable in the afternoons. Precipitation levels are maintained at around 1.3" (33mm), a slight reduction from February, with most rainfall events dispersing snow. The daylight, stretching to 11.9 hours, further reinforces the impending change in season.

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from an icy 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Whitefish records a mean low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in March.

Rainfall

In Whitefish, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitefish, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Whitefish is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:07 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 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.