March weather forecast
Fort Benton, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Fort Benton, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Fort Benton sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Fort Benton observes an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Fort Benton, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Benton, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Benton, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:51 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 is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fort Benton in March?

In Fort Benton, 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Fort Benton?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in Fort Benton in March?

In Fort Benton, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Benton in March?

In Fort Benton, in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fort Benton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Fort Benton, Montana, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Benton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fort Benton, Montana, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Fort Benton?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Benton?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Benton, Montana.

What is the UV index reading in March in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average temperature in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°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 (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average pressure in March - Fort Benton, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average wind speed in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average humidity in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average rainfall in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average snowfall in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average UV index in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Fort Benton, MT

Average visibility in March - Fort Benton, 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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