March weather forecastHays, MT
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Hays, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).Temperature
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in February to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). An average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is recorded during the nights in March in Hays, Montana.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Hays, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hays, there are 103.3 rainfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hays, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Hays, Montana, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Hays, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.6 days and aggregates up to 20.28" (515mm) of snow.Daylight
In Hays, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 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 is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Hays, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Hays, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hays, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Hays, MT
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in March
Hays, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Hays, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hays, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hays, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hays, MT
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hays, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Hays, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Hays, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in March
Hays, MT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).





