Medora, ND weather in March
Expect chilly, mostly dry weather with some snow in Medora in March, with highs near 44°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 3.8 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.8 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 5:39 pm | 6:35 am / 7:21 pm |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry March brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 3.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 59°F
- Coolest March2011: average high 32°F
- Wettest March2007: 2.3 in
- Driest March2012: 0.08 in
- Highest reading82°F (March 29, 2015)
- Lowest reading-34°F (March 11, 1998)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 44°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 18°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.9 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +12°F from February and +12°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Gillette, WY205 mi · high 49°F · 8 wet days
How Medora ranks in March
- Normal high333rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days59th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 44°F
- Layers – afternoons near 44°F but nights near 18°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1053 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in March?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -34°F (March 11, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in March?
About 6 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (2.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Medora in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.8 in.
Is March a good time to visit Medora?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (47 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).