March weather forecast
Shell Valley, ND

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shell Valley, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In Shell Valley, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C) in February to a still freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In March, Shell Valley experiences a temperature dip to an average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Shell Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shell Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.9 days and collects up to 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shell Valley are January through May, October through December. In Shell Valley, in March, during 14.4 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.8 snowfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shell Valley, North Dakota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Shell Valley, North Dakota, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:09 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 in Shell Valley, North Dakota, is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Shell Valley is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shell Valley in March?

The high-temperature in Shell Valley, North Dakota, during March is 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Shell Valley?

In Shell Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shell Valley?

In Shell Valley, North Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Shell Valley?

In March, in Shell Valley, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shell Valley have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shell Valley?

On the first day of March in Shell Valley, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

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

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 Shell Valley?

In Shell Valley, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Shell Valley?

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

Average temperature in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average pressure in March - Shell Valley, 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
Shell Valley, ND

Average wind speed in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

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

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Average humidity in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average humidity in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average rainfall in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average snowfall in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 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
Shell Valley, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average UV index in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Shell Valley, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
Shell Valley, ND

Average visibility in March - Shell Valley, 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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