March weather forecast
Madison, AL

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Weather in March

Arrival of spring is in the air as March tiptoes into Madison, Alabama. The temperatures rise more noticeably, touching an average high of about 60.8°F (16°C). Leaving behind the chilly grasp of winter, the city witnesses a remarkable transformation with blossoming flora and clearer skies. The longer daylight hours inject energy into the atmosphere. Observantly though, the wind speeds remain pretty constant showing no significant variations from previous months.

Temperature

A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in March, with temperatures adjusting from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in February to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C). Madison usually reports an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Madison are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Madison aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.3 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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 Madison, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.8°F (16°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Madison, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Madison. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Madison aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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 Madison?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Madison, AL

Average temperature in March - Madison, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Madison, AL

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Madison, AL

Average wind speed in March - Madison, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Madison, AL

Average humidity in March - Madison, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Madison, AL

Average rainfall in March - Madison, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Madison, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Madison, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Madison, AL

Average snowfall in March - Madison, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Madison, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Madison, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Madison, 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: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Madison, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Madison, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Madison, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Madison, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Madison, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Madison, AL

Average visibility in March - Madison, 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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