March weather forecastHillside Colony, MT

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hillside Colony, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Hillside Colony, in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hillside Colony, there are 70.4 rainfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hillside Colony are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hillside Colony, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 19.49" (495mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:58 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 7.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Hillside Colony, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

In Hillside Colony, Montana, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

In March, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hillside Colony, Montana, during March, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

In Hillside Colony, Montana, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Hillside Colony, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:58 pm MDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hillside Colony, Montana, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Hillside Colony is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average high temperature in March: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Hillside Colony, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hillside Colony, 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: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Hillside Colony, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hillside Colony, MT

  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Hillside Colony, 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).