March weather forecast
Fort Ransom, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

As Fort Ransom welcomes March, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Fort Ransom, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Ransom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.2 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Ransom, during March, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Ransom, North Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Fort Ransom, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:59 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 in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fort Ransom, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Fort Ransom, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:59 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 Fort Ransom have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average temperature in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°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 (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average pressure in March - Fort Ransom, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Ransom, ND

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average humidity in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Ransom, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average UV index in March - Fort Ransom, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Fort Ransom, ND

Average visibility in March - Fort Ransom, 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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