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's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout the month of March, Merrillville sees a steady low-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
In Merrillville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Merrillville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Merrillville, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 12.64" (321mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Merrillville 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 7:13 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
In Merrillville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Merrillville?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March in Merrillville?
How much does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Merrillville?
How many hours of sunshine does Merrillville have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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
Merrillville, 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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