March weather forecast
Cardiff, AL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Cardiff, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in February to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Cardiff records a mean low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) in March.

Humidity

In Cardiff, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cardiff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.7 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cardiff, Alabama. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Cardiff aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cardiff, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:07 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

In Cardiff, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Cardiff, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cardiff, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cardiff, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Cardiff aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Cardiff, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Cardiff, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:07 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cardiff is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cardiff, AL

Average temperature in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Cardiff, AL

Average pressure in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cardiff, AL

Average wind speed in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Cardiff, AL

Average humidity in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Cardiff, AL

Average rainfall in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Cardiff, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cardiff, AL

Average snowfall in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cardiff, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cardiff, AL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cardiff, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cardiff, AL

Average UV index in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cardiff, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Cardiff, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Cardiff, AL

Average visibility in March - Cardiff, AL
  • 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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