March weather forecast
Elgin, KS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elgin, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

Elgin's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in February to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Throughout March, the temperature in Elgin tends to fall to a consistent average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Elgin, Kansas, is 69%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, in March, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Elgin. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Elgin aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Elgin, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Elgin, Kansas, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Elgin?

During March, Elgin experiences an average high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Elgin?

The average relative humidity in March in Elgin, Kansas, is 69%.

How much does it rain in Elgin in March?

In Elgin, in March, during 8.9 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Elgin?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Elgin, Kansas. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Elgin aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elgin?

The average day length in March in Elgin is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Elgin?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Elgin?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Elgin, 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 Elgin have in March?

In Elgin, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Elgin?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Elgin, Kansas, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elgin, KS

Average temperature in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Elgin, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elgin, KS

Average wind speed in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Elgin, KS

Average humidity in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elgin, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elgin, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Elgin, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).

Average UV index in March
Elgin, KS

Average UV index in March - Elgin, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Elgin, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Elgin, 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 July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Elgin, KS

Average visibility in March - Elgin, 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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