March weather forecastGeraldine, MT

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Geraldine, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). In the month of March, Geraldine witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Geraldine, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Geraldine, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Geraldine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:50 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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Geraldine, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Geraldine is 7.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average pressure in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average humidity in March
Geraldine, 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%).

Average rainfall in March
Geraldine, 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").

Average rainfall days in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average snowfall in March
Geraldine, 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").

Average snowfall days in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Geraldine, MT

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min

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).

Average sunshine days in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average UV index in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Geraldine, 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).

Average visibility in March
Geraldine, 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).