March weather forecastPortland, ND
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Portland, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
March is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in February to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). Portland records an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Portland, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In Portland, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Portland are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.9 snowfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Portland is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Portland, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:58 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
The average sunshine in March is 4.6h.UV index
In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Portland, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 34.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.7°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 (1.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Portland, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Portland, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Portland, ND
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Portland, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Portland, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portland, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portland, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, 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: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portland, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Portland, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Portland, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Portland, 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).
