March weather forecast
Downs, KS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Downs, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

March sees a temperature increase, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C). Nighttime temperature in Downs lowers to an average of 36.9°F (2.7°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In March, in Downs, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Downs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Downs, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Downs, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Downs, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Downs?

In Downs, the average relative humidity in March is 61%.

How much does it rain in Downs in March?

In Downs, Kansas, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Downs, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:57 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 many hours of sunshine does Downs have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Downs, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Downs, KS

Average temperature in March - Downs, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Downs, KS

Average pressure in March - Downs, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Downs, KS

Average wind speed in March - Downs, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Downs, KS

Average humidity in March - Downs, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Downs, KS

Average rainfall in March - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Downs, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Downs, KS

Average snowfall in March - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Downs, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Downs, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Downs, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Downs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Downs, KS

Average UV index in March - Downs, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Downs, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Downs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Downs, KS

Average visibility in March - Downs, 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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