March weather forecast
Sheldon, ND

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Sheldon, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

In Sheldon, the average high-temperature in March soars, from a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) in February, to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Sheldon's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sheldon, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sheldon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.2 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheldon, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sheldon is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 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 4.9h.

UV index

In Sheldon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Sheldon?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sheldon, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sheldon?

The average relative humidity in March in Sheldon is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sheldon?

In Sheldon, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Sheldon?

In Sheldon, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length in Sheldon, North Dakota, is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sheldon?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sheldon, North Dakota, 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 Sheldon?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sheldon, North Dakota, is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Sheldon?

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

Average temperature in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.5°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°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sheldon, ND

Average pressure in March - Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, ND

Average wind speed in March - Sheldon, 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 July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sheldon, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sheldon, ND

Average rainfall in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sheldon, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sheldon, ND

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sheldon, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 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
Sheldon, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sheldon, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sheldon, ND

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Sheldon, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Sheldon, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Sheldon, ND

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

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

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