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
An upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). In the month of March, an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) marks the low-temperature in West Lafayette.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in West Lafayette is 76%.Rainfall
In West Lafayette, Indiana, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Lafayette, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In West Lafayette, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In West Lafayette, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:11 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 in West Lafayette is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in West Lafayette is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for West Lafayette in March?
What is the average humidity in March in West Lafayette?
How much does it rain in West Lafayette in March?
How much does it snow in West Lafayette in March?
How many hours of daylight does West Lafayette have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in West Lafayette?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in West Lafayette?
How many hours of sunshine does West Lafayette have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in West Lafayette?
Average temperature in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°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 (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
West Lafayette, 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
West Lafayette, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Lafayette, 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: 6h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
West Lafayette, 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
West Lafayette, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
West Lafayette, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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