March weather forecast
Kensal, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Kensal, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

March brings with it a considerable temperature increase, with average high-temperatures rising from February's subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). An average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.8 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kensal, in March, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kensal, during the entire year, snow falls for 65 days and aggregates up to 20.91" (531mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:03 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 4.6h.

UV index

In Kensal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Kensal?

In Kensal, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Kensal?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Kensal, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kensal in March?

In March, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kensal have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:03 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 Kensal have in March?

In Kensal, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Kensal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Kensal, ND

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.1°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 (2.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Kensal, ND

Average pressure in March - Kensal, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Kensal, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Kensal, ND

Average humidity in March - Kensal, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Kensal, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Kensal, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Kensal, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kensal, ND

Average snowfall in March - Kensal, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kensal, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Kensal, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kensal, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Kensal, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Kensal, ND

Average UV index in March - Kensal, 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
Kensal, ND

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Kensal, ND

Average visibility in March - Kensal, 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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