Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings a change in Colstrip's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). In the month of March, Colstrip records a consistent average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In Colstrip, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Colstrip, in March, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Colstrip, there are 113.9 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Colstrip. In Colstrip, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Colstrip, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Colstrip, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:34 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 7.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Colstrip?
What is the average humidity in March in Colstrip?
How many days does it rain in March in Colstrip?
How much does it snow in Colstrip in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Colstrip?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Colstrip?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colstrip?
How many hours of sunshine does Colstrip have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Colstrip?
What is the UV index reading in March in Colstrip?
Average temperature in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average pressure in March: 30"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
Colstrip, MT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average snowfall in March: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colstrip, MT
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Colstrip, MT
- 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).
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