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
Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Metropolis observes an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) during March.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Metropolis, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. In Metropolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Metropolis, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Metropolis, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Metropolis, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Metropolis have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Metropolis, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Metropolis, IL
- 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Metropolis, IL
- 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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