March weather forecast
Garden City, KS

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Weather in March

The transition from Winter into Spring commences in March, with Garden City experiencing an increase in temperature. A higher UV index gradually emerges, presenting a need to start replacing winter clothing with lighter options. This temperature rise is accompanied by more rain, spanning over seven days in total. Wind speeds reach their peak in this month, recorded at an average 11.9mph (19.2km/h). The increasing daylight duration and decreasing snowfall indicates the progression of the seasons in Kansas.

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Garden City experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during March, with the average nighttime reading settling at a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in March is 51%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garden City, Kansas, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Garden City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Garden City?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Garden City, is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Garden City?

In March, the average relative humidity in Garden City is 51%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Garden City, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Garden City, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 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 Garden City?

In Garden City, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Garden City?

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

Average temperature in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Garden City, KS

Average pressure in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Garden City, KS

Average wind speed in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Garden City, KS

Average humidity in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in March
Garden City, KS

Average rainfall in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Garden City, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Garden City, KS

Average snowfall in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Garden City, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Garden City, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Garden City, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Garden City, KS

Average UV index in March - Garden City, 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
Garden City, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Garden City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Garden City, KS

Average visibility in March - Garden City, 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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