March weather forecastChester, MT
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Chester, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C).Temperature
Chester's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in February to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Chester, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Chester is 71%.Rainfall
In March, in Chester, Montana, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Chester, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Chester, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Chester, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Chester are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chester, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Chester, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30"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
Chester, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Chester, MT
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).
Average rainfall in March
Chester, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Chester, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chester, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chester, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, MT
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chester, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Chester, MT
- 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Chester, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Chester, 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).
