March weather forecast
Colfax, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Colfax, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a considerable increase, soaring from a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). During the nights in March, Colfax observes an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Colfax, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colfax, in March, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Colfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, in Colfax, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Colfax, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Colfax, in March, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Colfax, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Colfax, ND

Average temperature in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Colfax, ND

Average pressure in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Colfax, ND

Average wind speed in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Colfax, ND

Average humidity in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Colfax, ND

Average rainfall in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Colfax, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colfax, ND

Average snowfall in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Colfax, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colfax, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colfax, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Colfax, ND

Average UV index in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Colfax, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Colfax, ND

Average visibility in March - Colfax, ND
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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