March weather forecastShepherd, MT
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Shepherd, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
March sees a temperature increase, moving from a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). In March, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In Shepherd, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.Rainfall
In Shepherd, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shepherd, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shepherd, during March, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow. In Shepherd, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 32.56" (827mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Shepherd, the average sunshine in March is 7.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average humidity in March: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 5.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shepherd, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Shepherd, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Shepherd, 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 14).
Average visibility in March
Shepherd, 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).
