March weather forecast
Rainbow City, AL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rainbow City, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.8°F (17.1°C) and min 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Rainbow City's average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in February to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Rainbow City's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Humidity

In Rainbow City, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rainbow City, during March, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Rainbow City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rainbow City, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rainbow City, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Rainbow City, Alabama, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Rainbow City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rainbow City in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Rainbow City, records 62.8°F (17.1°C), while the low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rainbow City, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in March?

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 6:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:04 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Rainbow City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Rainbow City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
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Average temperature in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"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
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Average wind speed in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

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

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
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Average snowfall in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
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Average snowfall days in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
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Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rainbow City, 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
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Average sunshine days in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Rainbow City, 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
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Average cloud cover in March - Rainbow City, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

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

Average visibility in March
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Average visibility in March - Rainbow City, 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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