March weather forecastGillette, WY
March
Weather in March
March marks a subtle shift in the Gillette weather patterns. The month brings a gradual rise in temperatures, promising warmth in the months to follow. A distinguishing feature is the decrease in relative humidity to 68%, a trait common to March. Although the combination of snowfall and rainfall persists, their intensity notably reduces when compared to February. Evidently, March signifies a slow but steady transition towards warmer seasons in Gillette.Temperature
The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Gillette experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 68%.Rainfall
In Gillette, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gillette are January through May, September through December. In Gillette, in March, during 6.4 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gillette, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.5 days and aggregates up to 19.53" (496mm) of snow.Daylight
In Gillette, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:28 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 is 7.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Gillette is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Gillette, WY
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Gillette, WY
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gillette, WY
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Gillette, WY
- Average humidity in March: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in March
Gillette, WY
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Gillette, WY
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gillette, WY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gillette, WY
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gillette, WY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gillette, WY
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Gillette, WY
- 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 January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Gillette, WY
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Gillette, 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).
