March weather forecastCasper, WY
March
Weather in March
The spring onset is marked prominently in the month of March in Casper, Wyoming. There is a substantial rise in temperature, providing respite from the intense winter cold. The city starts its journey into warmer weather, with more rain instead of snow, and an increase in sunlight hours from 10.6 to 12. Despite the lingering chill, 8.7 hours of average sunshine helps warm the surroundings, visibly signaling a departure from the cold winter months.Temperature
As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). During March, the nighttime temperature in Casper averages to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In March, in Casper, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Casper, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.6 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Casper, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Casper, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 32.13" (816mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Casper, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 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
In March, the average sunshine in Casper is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Casper, WY
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Casper, WY
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Casper, WY
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Casper, WY
- Average humidity in March: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).
Average rainfall in March
Casper, WY
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, August and September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Casper, WY
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Casper, WY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Casper, WY
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Casper, WY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Casper, WY
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Casper, WY
- 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 January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Casper, WY
- Average cloud cover in March: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Casper, WY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
