March weather forecast
Petersburg, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Petersburg, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's subzero cold 17.6°F (-8°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). In Petersburg, an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, North Dakota, in March, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.5 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petersburg, North Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Petersburg, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.9 snowfall days, and 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petersburg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Petersburg, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:01 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 Petersburg, the average sunshine in March is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Petersburg is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. 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 Petersburg in March?

The high-temperature during March is 33.1°F (0.6°C) and the low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in Petersburg in March?

In March, in Petersburg, North Dakota, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

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

In Petersburg, North Dakota, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Petersburg?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

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

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 Petersburg?

In Petersburg, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Petersburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Petersburg, ND

Average temperature in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.8°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 (1.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Petersburg, ND

Average pressure in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Petersburg, ND

Average wind speed in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Petersburg, ND

Average humidity in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in March
Petersburg, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 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
Petersburg, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Petersburg, ND

Average UV index in March - Petersburg, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Petersburg, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Petersburg, ND

Average visibility in March - Petersburg, 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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