March weather forecast
Malta, MT

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Weather in March

By March, Malta begins to bid farewell to the biting cold of winter. With snowfall reducing further to 2.4" (61mm), it signifies the receding winter. Increased daylight hours are a subtle hint to the approaching spring. Warmer days start to intersperse with cold ones, and the city gradually thaws. Although a chill remains in the air, signs of spring are unmistakably evident with each passing March day.

Temperature

March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Malta experiences a mean temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Malta, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Malta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.3 days and collects up to 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Malta, in March, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 snowfall days, and 20.28" (515mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Malta, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

Malta in March has an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Malta, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Malta, in March, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Malta have in March?

In Malta, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Malta?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Malta have in March?

In Malta, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Malta, MT

Average temperature in March - Malta, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Malta, MT

Average pressure in March - Malta, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Malta, MT

Average wind speed in March - Malta, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Malta, MT

Average humidity in March - Malta, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Malta, MT

Average rainfall in March - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Malta, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Malta, MT

Average snowfall in March - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Malta, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Malta, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Malta, MT
  • 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Malta, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Malta, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Malta, MT

Average UV index in March - Malta, MT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Malta, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Malta, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Malta, MT

Average visibility in March - Malta, MT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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