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
In March, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Portage temperatures generally rest at a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) during the March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Portage, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Portage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.4 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Portage, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47 snowfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Portage, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 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 Portage, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Portage, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Portage, 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
Portage, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Portage, IN
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Portage, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Portage, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portage, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portage, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portage, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portage, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Portage, IN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Portage, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Portage, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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