March weather forecast
Riverdale Junction, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Riverdale Junction, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

Riverdale Junction's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of March, soaring from a freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) in February to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). Riverdale Junction's average low-temperature in March is measured at a subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Riverdale Junction, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverdale Junction, there are 95.9 rainfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Riverdale Junction, in March, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68 snowfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) 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 7:23 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:13 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 Riverdale Junction, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Riverdale Junction, is 36°F (2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Riverdale Junction, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Riverdale Junction, in March, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

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?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:13 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 Riverdale Junction have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average temperature in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average pressure in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Riverdale Junction, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average humidity in March - Riverdale Junction, 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 (54%).

Average rainfall in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average rainfall in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average snowfall in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverdale Junction, 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: 5h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average UV index in March - Riverdale Junction, 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
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Riverdale Junction, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Riverdale Junction, ND

Average visibility in March - Riverdale Junction, 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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