March weather forecast
Cartwright, ND

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cartwright, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a clear temperature increase, soaring from a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in February to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Cartwright, the expected average low-temperature for March is a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cartwright, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cartwright, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cartwright, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cartwright, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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

In Cartwright, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cartwright, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Cartwright is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Cartwright have in March?

In Cartwright, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cartwright, ND

Average temperature in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average pressure in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average wind speed in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average humidity in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cartwright, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
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
Cartwright, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average UV index in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average visibility in March - Cartwright, ND
  • 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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