Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 17.6°F (-8°C) in February to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). Petersburg's average low-temperature in March is measured at a subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Petersburg, in March, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petersburg, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petersburg, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petersburg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:01 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
The average sunshine in March in Petersburg is 4.7h.UV index
In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petersburg, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Petersburg, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 62
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Petersburg, 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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