March weather forecastDeer Lodge, MT
March
Weather in March
March brings a welcome relief, showcasing a sharp rise in average temperatures from 12.7°F (-10.7°C) to 19.8°F (-6.8°C). The amount of snowfall declines as temperatures rise, signaling the transition to spring. But with this transition, Deer Lodge experiences an uptick in rainfall, peaking at 1.5in. The increase in daylight hours is another testament to the changing season. The rise in sunshine hours gives the city a much brighter outlook as it prepares for the sunnier months ahead.Temperature
As Deer Lodge welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Throughout the month of March, Deer Lodge observes an average nighttime temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In Deer Lodge, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Deer Lodge, Montana, in March, during 15.8 snowfall days, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deer Lodge, during the entire year, snow falls for 105 days and aggregates up to 49.69" (1262mm) of snow.Daylight
In Deer Lodge, Montana, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:59 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 7.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (49%).
Average rainfall in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 8.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Deer Lodge, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Deer Lodge, MT
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
