March weather forecastWhitefish, MT
March
Weather in March
As Whitefish, Montana transitions into spring, March brings consistent change while still clinging to the remnants of winter. Incremental increases in temperature act as an indication of the encroaching warming trend. Spanning 23°F (-5°C) to 43°F (6.1°C), average temperatures for this month exhibit a definitive warming, which is especially noticeable in the afternoons. Precipitation levels are maintained at around 1.3" (33mm), a slight reduction from February, with most rainfall events dispersing snow. The daylight, stretching to 11.9 hours, further reinforces the impending change in season.Temperature
The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from an icy 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Whitefish records a mean low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in March.Rainfall
In Whitefish, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitefish, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Whitefish is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:07 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 is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Whitefish, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average rainfall in March
Whitefish, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Whitefish, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and September (8 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Whitefish, MT
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h).
Average UV index in March
Whitefish, MT
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
