March weather forecast
Montpelier, ID

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Montpelier, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in February to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Throughout March, the temperature in Montpelier tends to fall to a consistent average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Montpelier, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

In Montpelier, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Montpelier are January through June, September through December. In Montpelier, Idaho, during March, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.29" (363mm) of snow. In Montpelier, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.1 days and aggregates up to 91.14" (2315mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Montpelier, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:50 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Montpelier is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 18°F (-7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

How much does it rain in Montpelier in March?

In March, in Montpelier, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, Idaho, during March, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.29" (363mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Montpelier have in March?

In March, the average day length in Montpelier, Idaho, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Montpelier?

On the first day of March in Montpelier, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Montpelier?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Montpelier, Idaho, is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Montpelier?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Montpelier, Idaho, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Montpelier, ID

Average temperature in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Montpelier, ID

Average pressure in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Montpelier, ID

Average wind speed in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Montpelier, ID

Average humidity in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in March
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 14.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Montpelier, ID

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Montpelier, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Montpelier, ID

Average UV index in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Montpelier, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

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 12).

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Average visibility in March
Montpelier, ID

Average visibility in March - Montpelier, ID
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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