March weather forecastBig Sandy, MT
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Big Sandy, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). In Big Sandy, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during March.Humidity
In Big Sandy, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.Rainfall
In March, in Big Sandy, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Big Sandy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91 days and collects up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Big Sandy, during March, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Big Sandy, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.2 days and aggregates up to 11.18" (284mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).
Average rainfall in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Big Sandy, MT
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Big Sandy, 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
Big Sandy, 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).
