March weather forecast
Chester, AR

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an enjoyable month in Chester, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average high of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 43°F (6.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Chester, in March, during 14.9 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.7 days and collects up to 35.79" (909mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Chester aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chester, Arkansas, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Chester, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61°F (16.1°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Chester, in March, during 14.9 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Chester aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Chester, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:37 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 many hours of sunshine does Chester have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Chester is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chester, AR

Average temperature in March - Chester, AR
  • Average high temperature in March: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Chester, AR

Average pressure in March - Chester, AR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chester, AR

Average wind speed in March - Chester, AR
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Chester, AR

Average humidity in March - Chester, AR
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Chester, AR

Average rainfall in March - Chester, AR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Chester, AR

Average rainfall days in March - Chester, AR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chester, AR

Average snowfall in March - Chester, AR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chester, AR

Average snowfall days in March - Chester, AR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, AR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chester, AR
  • 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chester, AR

Average sunshine days in March - Chester, AR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Chester, AR

Average UV index in March - Chester, AR
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Chester, AR

Average cloud cover in March - Chester, AR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Chester, AR

Average visibility in March - Chester, AR
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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