March weather forecastMercer, ND

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mercer, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a considerable increase, soaring from a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). An average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is noted during the nights in March in Mercer, North Dakota.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Mercer is 82%.

Rainfall

In Mercer, in March, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mercer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mercer. In Mercer, in March, during 10.9 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mercer, there are 72.6 snowfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:11 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 Mercer, the average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

In Mercer, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Mercer, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Mercer, North Dakota, is 82%.

In Mercer, North Dakota, in March, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Mercer, in March, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Mercer, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.

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

In Mercer, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mercer, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average high temperature in March: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Mercer, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Mercer, ND

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Mercer, 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).