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 sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Salem experiences a consistent average temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Salem, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Salem, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) 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 6:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:07 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 Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Salem, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Salem, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, IN
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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
Salem, IN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, IN
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Salem, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Salem, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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