Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in February to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 39.33" (999mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March are months with snowfall in Columbus. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Columbus aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:35 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in March in Columbus?
Average temperature in March
Columbus, AR
- Average high temperature in March: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 45.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, AR
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, AR
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, AR
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, AR
- Average rainfall in March: 4.33"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, AR
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, AR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, AR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Columbus, AR
- 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, AR
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, AR
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, AR
- 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 August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, AR
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
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