March weather forecastBasalt, ID
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Basalt, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
In Basalt, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Throughout March, Basalt witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In Basalt, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Basalt, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Basalt, Idaho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Basalt, during March, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Basalt, Idaho, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Basalt, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:54 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 Basalt, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.UV index
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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Basalt, ID
- Average high temperature in March: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Basalt, ID
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Basalt, ID
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Basalt, ID
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).
Average rainfall in March
Basalt, ID
- Average rainfall in March: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Basalt, ID
- Average rainfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Basalt, ID
- Average snowfall in March: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Basalt, ID
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Basalt, ID
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Basalt, ID
- Average sunshine days in March: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Basalt, ID
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Basalt, ID
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Basalt, ID
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
