March weather forecast
Sheffield, AL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Sheffield, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

Sheffield's weather in March presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in February to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C). In Sheffield, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Sheffield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sheffield, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:11 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Sheffield, is 60.8°F (16°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Sheffield, Alabama, are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in March in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sheffield, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Sheffield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sheffield?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Sheffield, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sheffield, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.7°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 (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Sheffield, AL

Average pressure in March - Sheffield, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sheffield, AL

Average wind speed in March - Sheffield, 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 (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Sheffield, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall in March - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

Average rainfall days in March
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall in March - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Sheffield, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sheffield, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Sheffield, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Sheffield, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Sheffield, AL

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

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

Average visibility in March
Sheffield, AL

Average visibility in March - Sheffield, 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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