March weather forecast
Kansas City, KS

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Weather in March

March signals a definitive transition from winter to spring for Kansas City. Warmer temperatures start to replace the frosty conditions of January and February. Rainfall totals increase noticeably, making this month one of the wetter periods of the year. Furthermore, daylight hours extend significantly, allowing more time for outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the weather is still relatively cool, especially during the early part of the month.

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in Kansas City with the onset of March, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). In Kansas City, in March, the average low-temperature is a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kansas City, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kansas City, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Kansas City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kansas City is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Kansas City, records 54°F (12.2°C), while the low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Kansas City, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Kansas City, during March, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Kansas City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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 temperature in March
Kansas City, KS

Average temperature in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Kansas City, KS

Average pressure in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kansas City, KS

Average wind speed in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Kansas City, KS

Average humidity in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Kansas City, KS

Average rainfall in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Kansas City, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kansas City, KS

Average snowfall in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Kansas City, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Kansas City, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kansas City, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kansas City, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Kansas City, KS

Average UV index in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Kansas City, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Kansas City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Kansas City, KS

Average visibility in March - Kansas 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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