March weather forecastShelley, ID
March
Weather in March
In March, the weather in Shelley, Idaho is caught between winter's chill and spring's mild warmth. The most noticeable change is in the rise in temperatures, with the high reaching 42.1°F (5.6°C). Despite the cooler nights, the air tends to become less dense as the relative humidity falls to 76%. Snowfall diminishes gradually, being overtaken by rainfall - a trend typical to spring. The increased hours of daylight and sunshine also signify the transition from winter to spring, highlighting March as the harbinger of the warmer months.Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.Humidity
In Shelley, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Shelley, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shelley, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shelley, Idaho, in March, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Shelley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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 Shelley, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.UV index
In Shelley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, ID
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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
Shelley, 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).
