March weather forecast
Watford City, ND

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Weather in March

In comparison to February, March in Watford City experiences a significant shift as temperatures start to rise, hitting a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C). A noticeable trend during March is the substantial decrease in relative humidity, dropping to 79% from 88% in February. The onset of spring is signaled by an increase in daylight hours. The city leaves behind the mirrored white landscape as snowfall reduces. Rising temperatures and longer days make March a transition period between winter and spring.

Temperature

Watford City's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of March, as the average high-temperature moves from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). In March, Watford City encounters an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in Watford City, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watford City, there are 91.6 rainfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Watford City are January through May, October through December. In Watford City, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Watford City, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Watford City is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Watford City, North Dakota, is 5.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Watford City?

In March, in Watford City, the average high-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Watford City?

In Watford City, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Watford City?

In Watford City, during March, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Watford City?

In Watford City, North Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Watford City?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Watford City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Watford City, North Dakota, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Watford City, North Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Watford City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Watford City?

In Watford City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Watford City, ND

Average temperature in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Watford City, ND

Average pressure in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Watford City, ND

Average wind speed in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Watford City, ND

Average humidity in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in March
Watford City, ND

Average rainfall in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Watford City, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Watford City, ND

Average snowfall in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Watford City, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.2 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
Watford City, ND

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

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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Watford City, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Watford City, ND

Average UV index in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Watford City, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in March
Watford City, ND

Average visibility in March - Watford City, ND
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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