Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The beginning of March in Shelby signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). In Shelby, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Shelby is 70%.Rainfall
In Shelby, during March, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Shelby, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.2 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Shelby. In Shelby, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Shelby, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Shelby is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March in Shelby, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Shelby is 7.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelby?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shelby?
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When is the lowest UV index in Shelby?
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Average temperature in March
Shelby, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Shelby, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shelby, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Shelby, MT
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Shelby, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Shelby, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shelby, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shelby, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shelby, MT
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shelby, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Shelby, 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
Shelby, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Shelby, 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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