March weather forecast
Belle Plaine, KS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Belle Plaine, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.5°F (4.7°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). During March, Belle Plaine records an average temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Belle Plaine is 67%.

Rainfall

In Belle Plaine, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Belle Plaine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Belle Plaine aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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

The average sunshine in March in Belle Plaine is 7.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

During March, Belle Plaine experiences an average high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Belle Plaine aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Belle Plaine, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Belle Plaine, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average temperature in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average pressure in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average wind speed in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average humidity in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average rainfall in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average snowfall in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Belle Plaine, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average UV index in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Belle Plaine, KS

Average visibility in March - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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