March weather forecast
Orestes, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Orestes, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in Orestes's average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). An average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) marks the month of March in Orestes.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Orestes, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orestes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.4 days and collects up to 6.46" (164mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Orestes, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Orestes, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.9 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 8:06 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Orestes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Orestes, the average high-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Orestes, Indiana, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Orestes, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Orestes have in March?

In Orestes, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 8:06 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 Orestes, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Orestes, IN

Average temperature in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°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 (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Orestes, IN

Average pressure in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orestes, IN

Average wind speed in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Orestes, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Orestes, IN

Average rainfall in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Orestes, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orestes, IN

Average snowfall in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orestes, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orestes, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Orestes, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Orestes, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Orestes, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Orestes, IN

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

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

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