March weather forecast
Sanders, MT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Sanders, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Sanders's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cold 32°F (0°C) in February to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sanders, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In Sanders, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sanders, Montana, there are 99.5 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sanders, during the entire year, snow falls for 47 days and aggregates up to 15.83" (402mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sanders is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Sanders, Montana, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:36 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

The average sunshine in March in Sanders, Montana, is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sanders is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanders in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sanders are 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Sanders?

In March, the average relative humidity in Sanders is 68%.

How much does it rain in Sanders in March?

In Sanders, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sanders in March?

In Sanders, Montana, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sanders have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sanders?

On the first day of March in Sanders, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Sanders?

In Sanders, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Sanders?

In Sanders, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sanders, MT

Average temperature in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sanders, MT

Average pressure in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sanders, MT

Average wind speed in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sanders, MT

Average humidity in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 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
Sanders, MT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sanders, MT

Average sunshine days in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sanders, MT

Average UV index in March - Sanders, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sanders, MT

Average cloud cover in March - Sanders, MT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in March
Sanders, MT

Average visibility in March - Sanders, 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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