March weather forecastDevils Lake, ND

March

Weather in March

The weather in March brings a noticeable upturn in temperatures, signifying the onset of spring in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Though temperatures increase, this month still confronts residents with a significant amount of snow, measuring 2.64" (67mm) over 12.3 days on average. March sees gradually lengthening days, allowing the sunshine to make an assertive appearance. Cloud cover lessens and the atmospheric pressure stabilizes. Overall, March serves as a transition between the severe winter and the milder months ahead.

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Devils Lake sees a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 16.2°F (-8.8°C) to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). Devils Lake, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Devils Lake are January through May, October through December. In Devils Lake, North Dakota, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Devils Lake, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 18.9" (480mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Devils Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Devils Lake is 4.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

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

The average high-temperature, in March, in Devils Lake, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Devils Lake is 86%.

In Devils Lake, North Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Devils Lake, North Dakota, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

In Devils Lake, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Devils Lake, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Devils Lake, North Dakota, is 4.5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Devils Lake, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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

16.2°F

32.5°F

48.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.1mph

10.6mph

11.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.5

12.7

13.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average high temperature in March: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).

Average low temperature in March: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).

Average pressure in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Devils Lake, ND

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: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Devils Lake, ND

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Devils Lake, ND

Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).