March weather forecast
Fortuna, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Fortuna, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C) in February to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). Fortuna experiences an average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Fortuna, North Dakota, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fortuna, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fortuna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fortuna, in March, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.5 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:39 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:25 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 Fortuna is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fortuna, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fortuna in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Fortuna, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fortuna?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in Fortuna in March?

In March, in Fortuna, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Fortuna?

In March, in Fortuna, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fortuna have in March?

The average day length in March in Fortuna, North Dakota, is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fortuna?

On the first day of March in Fortuna, North Dakota, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fortuna?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Fortuna?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Fortuna is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Fortuna?

In Fortuna, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fortuna, ND

Average temperature in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fortuna, ND

Average pressure in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fortuna, ND

Average wind speed in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fortuna, ND

Average humidity in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fortuna, ND

Average rainfall in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fortuna, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fortuna, ND

Average snowfall in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fortuna, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fortuna, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fortuna, ND
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fortuna, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fortuna, ND

Average UV index in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fortuna, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Fortuna, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in March
Fortuna, ND

Average visibility in March - Fortuna, 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).

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