March weather forecast
Indiana, USA

As winter loosens its grip, March in Indiana acts as the doorway to spring, bringing with it a mixture of lingering cold and the first signs of warmer temperatures. The state starts to witness a more evident transition from winter to spring throughout the month, with temperatures steadily on the rise. Northern regions, especially those close to Lake Michigan, might still face some cold days, particularly at the start of the month, with temperatures occasionally hovering around 15°F (-9.4°C). Yet, as days pass, a noticeable warming trend emerges.

Snow in March becomes sporadic. While the areas around Lake Michigan might experience snow showers, especially during the early days of March, the likelihood decreases considerably as the month advances. Central and southern Indiana begin to see rain as the primary form of precipitation, indicative of the shift in seasons. The snow that does fall tends to melt faster due to the rising temperatures.

Compared to February, March brings a significant change in weather patterns. While February had its feet firmly in winter, March teeters between the cold remnants of winter and the budding warmth of spring. The state begins to witness more rain showers, replacing the snowflakes that dominated the earlier months.

March sees a substantial increase in daylight hours, paving the way for more sunshine. The predominantly gray canvass of the winter months starts to break, allowing for clearer skies, albeit interspersed with springtime showers. The Great Lakes region begins to see fewer cloudy days, though it's not uncommon for a few overcast days to linger.

A notable feature of March in Indiana is its unpredictability. It's not uncommon for the state to witness a warm, sunny day followed by a sudden cold snap or spring shower. This variability in weather calls for layered clothing, enabling residents and visitors to adjust to the fluctuating conditions that March generously offers.

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• Indianapolis - March »
  In Indianapolis, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Indianapolis, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Fort Wayne - March »
  In Fort Wayne during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Fort Wayne in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Evansville - March »
  In Evansville, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Evansville?
• South Bend - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in South Bend? In South Bend, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.
• Carmel - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Carmel, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Carmel in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
• Bloomington - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bloomington and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Bloomington in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Fishers - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fishers and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Fishers, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.
• Hammond - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hammond, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. On the last day of March, in Hammond sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.
• Gary - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gary and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. In Gary in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lafayette - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lafayette and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lafayette, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Muncie - March »
  In Muncie in March, during 5.4 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Muncie during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.
• Terre Haute - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Terre Haute and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Terre Haute, Indiana, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.