Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Columbus, the expected average low-temperature for March is a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Columbus is 70%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout March, 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.3 days and aggregates up to 39.09" (993mm) of snow.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:44 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 March, the average sunshine in Columbus is 8.2h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, MT
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 6.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, 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: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, 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).
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