March weather forecast
Highwood, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Highwood, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). An average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) marks the nights in Highwood in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Highwood, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Highwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highwood are January through May, September through December. In Highwood, during March, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Highwood, 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 in Highwood, Montana, 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 7:52 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 Highwood, the average sunshine in March 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 in Highwood, Montana. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Highwood in March?

In Highwood, 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 Highwood?

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

How much does it rain in Highwood in March?

In Highwood, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Highwood in March?

In Highwood, in March, during 8.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Highwood?

The average day length in March in Highwood is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Highwood?

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, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm MDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Highwood have in March?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Highwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Highwood?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Highwood, MT

Average temperature in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average pressure in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average wind speed in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average humidity in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average rainfall in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average snowfall in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

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

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 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
Highwood, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average UV index in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, MT

Average visibility in March - Highwood, 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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