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
March sees a temperature increase, moving from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is recorded during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Atlanta, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Atlanta, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Atlanta, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Atlanta, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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