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
March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) in February to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plaza, there are 69.9 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plaza, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Plaza, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 8:17 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 is 5.1h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Plaza, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 36°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 21.7°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 (5.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Plaza, ND
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Plaza, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
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 August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Plaza, ND
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Plaza, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Plaza, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plaza, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plaza, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plaza, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plaza, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Plaza, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Plaza, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Plaza, ND
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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