March weather forecast
Drake, ND

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Drake, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Drake's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 18°F (-7.8°C) in February to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). In the month of March, Drake experiences an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.8 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:10 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 Drake, the average sunshine in March is 4.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Drake, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Drake, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Drake, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:10 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 many hours of sunshine does Drake have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Drake, ND

Average temperature in March - Drake, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°F).

Average pressure in March
Drake, ND

Average pressure in March - Drake, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Drake, ND

Average wind speed in March - Drake, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Drake, ND

Average humidity in March - Drake, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Drake, ND

Average rainfall in March - Drake, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Drake, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Drake, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Drake, ND

Average snowfall in March - Drake, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Drake, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Drake, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Drake, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Drake, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Drake, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Drake, ND

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Drake, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Drake, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Drake, ND

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

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

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