March weather forecast
Drayton, ND

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Drayton, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is noticeable in March, with an increase from a freezing cold 16.9°F (-8.4°C) in February to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Drayton, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Drayton is 86%.

Rainfall

In Drayton, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Drayton, North Dakota, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Drayton, in March, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Drayton, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.4 days and aggregates up to 18.46" (469mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Drayton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Drayton, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:58 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 Drayton, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Drayton?

In March, in Drayton, the average high-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Drayton?

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in Drayton in March?

In Drayton, North Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Drayton in March?

In Drayton, North Dakota, in March, during 10.6 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Drayton?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Drayton?

On the first day of March in Drayton, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Drayton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Drayton, 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 Drayton have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Drayton, North Dakota, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Drayton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Drayton, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Drayton, ND

Average temperature in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Drayton, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Drayton, ND

Average wind speed in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

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

Average humidity in March
Drayton, ND

Average humidity in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Drayton, ND

Average rainfall in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Drayton, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Drayton, ND

Average snowfall in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Drayton, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Drayton, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Drayton, ND

Average UV index in March - Drayton, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Drayton, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Drayton, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Drayton, ND

Average visibility in March - Drayton, 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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