March weather forecast
Gainesville, GA

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Weather in March

Gainesville, Georgia experiences a beautiful transition into spring during March. With every passing day, the weather gradually warms, and more hours of daylight become evident - a trend noticeable well into April. This month stands out with its increased rainfall, leading up to 16.2 days of precipitation, surpassing February by a solid margin. Meanwhile, the landscape slowly sheds off its winter starkness and evolves into a vibrant locale. Marked by longer hazy sunny afternoons, March is the epitome of spring revival in Gainesville.

Temperature

Gainesville's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) is witnessed in Gainesville during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Gainesville is 76%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in March, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, Georgia, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 41.93" (1065mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gainesville, Georgia, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Gainesville aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 4.8 snowfall days, and 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gainesville, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Gainesville is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gainesville, Georgia, 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 maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Gainesville?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gainesville are 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Gainesville?

In March, the average relative humidity in Gainesville is 76%.

How much does it rain in Gainesville in March?

In Gainesville, in March, during 16.2 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Gainesville?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Gainesville aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gainesville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Gainesville, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gainesville have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Gainesville, Georgia, is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, Georgia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gainesville, GA

Average temperature in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Gainesville, GA

Average pressure in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gainesville, GA

Average wind speed in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Gainesville, GA

Average humidity in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, October and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Gainesville, GA

Average rainfall in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.36").

Average rainfall days in March
Gainesville, GA

Average rainfall days in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gainesville, GA

Average snowfall in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gainesville, GA

Average snowfall days in March - Gainesville, GA
  • 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
Gainesville, GA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gainesville, GA
  • 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gainesville, GA

Average sunshine days in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gainesville, GA

Average UV index in March - Gainesville, GA
  • 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
Gainesville, GA

Average cloud cover in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Gainesville, GA

Average visibility in March - Gainesville, GA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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