March weather forecast
Fairfax, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Fairfax, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). During the nights in March, Fairfax experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairfax, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:04 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In Fairfax, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Fairfax, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Fairfax, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fairfax in March?

In March, in Fairfax, Indiana, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:04 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fairfax, IN

Average temperature in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairfax, IN

Average pressure in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairfax, IN

Average wind speed in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairfax, IN

Average humidity in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairfax, IN

Average rainfall in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairfax, IN

Average snowfall in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairfax, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairfax, IN

Average UV index in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairfax, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Fairfax, IN

Average visibility in March - Fairfax, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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