March weather forecastFortine, MT
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Fortine, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C).Temperature
Entering March, Fortine notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). Fortine experiences an average low-temperature reading of 21.2°F (-6°C) throughout March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fortine, in March, during 18.2 snowfall days, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.7 snowfall days, and 46.81" (1189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:09 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 5.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fortine, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°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: 21.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Fortine, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fortine, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 4.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Fortine, MT
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in March
Fortine, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Fortine, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fortine, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fortine, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fortine, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fortine, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Fortine, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fortine, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Fortine, MT
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (2mi).
