March weather forecastWilliston, ND
March
Weather in March
March in Williston marks a notable transition from winter to spring. The whispering remnants of winter are perceptible, as the maximum temperatures still only reach 37.2°F (2.9°C). A melting pot of seasons, the city experiences snowfall on 7.8 days, while rainfall also makes a significant appearance of 0.47" (12mm). This mosaic of snow and rain creates a unique experience that defines March weather in Williston. The increasing daylight hours continue the tread toward spring, promising milder weather ahead.Temperature
Williston's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). In Williston, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during March.Humidity
In Williston, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Williston, during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Williston, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Williston are January through May, October through December. In Williston, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Williston, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Williston is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:39 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Williston, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:24 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 5.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Williston is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Williston, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).
Average pressure in March
Williston, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Williston, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Williston, ND
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in March
Williston, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Williston, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Williston, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Williston, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Williston, ND
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Williston, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Williston, ND
- Average UV index in March: 2
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).
Average cloud cover in March
Williston, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Williston, ND
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
