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
With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). In Petroleum, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In Petroleum, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Petroleum, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Petroleum, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petroleum, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Petroleum?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Petroleum have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Petroleum have in March?
How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°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 (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petroleum, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average UV index in March: 2
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
Petroleum, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Petroleum, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
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