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
As Petrel transitions into March, a marked increase in the average high-temperature is observed, rising from a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Petrel's average low-temperature in March is measured at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Petrel is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Petrel, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Petrel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Petrel are January through May, October through December. In Petrel, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Petrel, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Petrel, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
In Petrel, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Petrel is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Petrel?
How much does it rain in Petrel in March?
How much does it snow in Petrel in March?
How many hours of daylight does Petrel have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Petrel?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Petrel?
How many hours of sunshine does Petrel have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Petrel?
Average temperature in March
Petrel, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Petrel, ND
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Petrel, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Petrel, ND
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Petrel, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Petrel, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petrel, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petrel, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petrel, ND
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petrel, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Petrel, ND
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petrel, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Petrel, ND
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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