March weather forecastCapitol, MT
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Capitol, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout the month of March, Capitol expects an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Capitol, Montana, is 72%.Rainfall
In Capitol, Montana, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Capitol is March, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Capitol is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Capitol, Montana, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Capitol, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Capitol, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Capitol, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Capitol, MT
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in March
Capitol, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Capitol, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Capitol, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Capitol, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Capitol, MT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Capitol, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Capitol, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Capitol, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Capitol, 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).
