March weather forecast
Merricourt, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Merricourt, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°F (-5°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). The temperature in Merricourt lowers to an average of 23°F (-5°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Merricourt, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Merricourt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Merricourt, in March, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Merricourt, there are 54.6 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Merricourt, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:03 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 Merricourt is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Merricourt is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Merricourt in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Merricourt, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Merricourt?

In March, the average relative humidity in Merricourt, North Dakota, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Merricourt in March?

In March, in Merricourt, North Dakota, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Merricourt?

In Merricourt, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Merricourt?

In Merricourt, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Merricourt?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Merricourt?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Merricourt, North Dakota, is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Merricourt?

In Merricourt, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Merricourt, ND

Average temperature in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Merricourt, ND

Average pressure in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Merricourt, ND

Average wind speed in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Merricourt, ND

Average humidity in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

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Average rainfall in March
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 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
Merricourt, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Merricourt, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Merricourt, ND

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Merricourt, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Merricourt, ND

Average visibility in March - Merricourt, ND
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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