March weather forecast
Griffith, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Griffith, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

Griffith in March experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Griffith, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Griffith. In Griffith, Indiana, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Griffith, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Griffith, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Griffith, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Griffith is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Griffith, IN

Average temperature in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Griffith, IN

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Griffith, IN

Average wind speed in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Griffith, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Griffith, IN

Average rainfall in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Griffith, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Griffith, IN

Average snowfall in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Griffith, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Griffith, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Griffith, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Griffith, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Griffith, IN

Average UV index in March - Griffith, IN
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Griffith, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Griffith, IN

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

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

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