March weather forecastSixmile Crossing, MT

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Sixmile Crossing, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Sixmile Crossing experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Sixmile Crossing, Montana, is 69%.

Rainfall

In Sixmile Crossing, Montana, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sixmile Crossing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.1 days and collects up to 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sixmile Crossing. In Sixmile Crossing, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Sixmile Crossing, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.4 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Sixmile Crossing, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Sixmile Crossing, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

In Sixmile Crossing, Montana, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Sixmile Crossing is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March in Sixmile Crossing, Montana, is 7.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sixmile Crossing are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Sixmile Crossing, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.7°F

44.2°F

55.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.9mph

10.4mph

12.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.9

18.2

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Sixmile Crossing, 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
Sixmile Crossing, MT

Average cloud cover in March: 42

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

Average visibility in March
Sixmile Crossing, 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).