March weather forecastActon, MT

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Acton, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Acton's transition into March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is observed during March.

Humidity

In Acton, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In Acton, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Acton, in March, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow. In Acton, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 32.56" (827mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Acton, the average sunshine in March is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Acton in March has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Acton, Montana, is 68%.

In Acton, Montana, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, in Acton, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Acton, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

On the first day of March in Acton, Montana, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Acton, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March in Acton is 7.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Acton, MT

  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Acton, MT

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Acton, MT

  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Acton, MT

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Acton, MT

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Acton, MT

  • Average snowfall in March: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Acton, MT

  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Acton, MT

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Acton, MT

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Acton, MT

  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Acton, MT

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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