March weather forecast
Sand Coulee, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Sand Coulee, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Sand Coulee experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is witnessed throughout March.

Humidity

In Sand Coulee, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In Sand Coulee, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sand Coulee, Montana, there are 85.3 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sand Coulee, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Sand Coulee, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Sand Coulee is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Sand Coulee, Montana, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:53 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 in Sand Coulee is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sand Coulee are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to 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. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sand Coulee in March?

The high-temperature in Sand Coulee during March is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sand Coulee?

In March, the average relative humidity in Sand Coulee is 70%.

How much does it rain in Sand Coulee in March?

In Sand Coulee, Montana, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sand Coulee in March?

In Sand Coulee, Montana, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Sand Coulee?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sand Coulee?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Sand Coulee, Montana, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:53 pm MDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Sand Coulee?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sand Coulee is 7.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sand Coulee?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Sand Coulee?

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

Average temperature in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average pressure in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average wind speed in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average humidity in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sand Coulee, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average UV index in March - Sand Coulee, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in March
Sand Coulee, MT

Average visibility in March - Sand Coulee, 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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