March weather forecast
El Dorado, KS

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Weather in March

March heralds the arrival of spring in El Dorado, Kansas, a season reputed for its unpredictability in weather. The average temperature this month climbs to 57.2°F (14°C), a welcoming shift from the chilling winter months. The most prominent increase, however, is in monthly rainfall which leaps to 1.69" (43mm), more than twice February's amount. An increase in daylight hours and humidity is also noted, signifying the transformation of the season. Meanwhile, the wind speed remains fairly consistent with the past month.

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). During March, El Dorado records an average temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In El Dorado, in March, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El Dorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In El Dorado, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In El Dorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:49 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 is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in El Dorado is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

El Dorado in March has an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 67%.

How much does it rain in March?

In El Dorado, Kansas, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In El Dorado, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does El Dorado have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in El Dorado, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:49 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 El Dorado have in March?

In El Dorado, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
El Dorado, KS

Average temperature in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
El Dorado, KS

Average pressure in March - El Dorado, 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
El Dorado, KS

Average wind speed in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in March
El Dorado, KS

Average humidity in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in March
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall days in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall days in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
El Dorado, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Dorado, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
El Dorado, KS

Average sunshine days in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
El Dorado, KS

Average UV index in March - El Dorado, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
El Dorado, KS

Average cloud cover in March - El Dorado, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
El Dorado, KS

Average visibility in March - El Dorado, 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).

El Dorado, Kansas, USA

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