March weather forecast
Lawrence, KS

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The green Lawrence Cty in Kansas, with a dense tree cover and a view of the road network and the state campus
The green Lawrence Cty in Kansas, with a dense tree cover and a view of the road network and the state campus

Weather in March

March marks a significant shift in Lawrence's weather. Warmth starts to creep in with temperatures escalating to a more bearable 54.5°F (12.5°C) on the higher scale. The transition into spring reverberates throughout Lawrence in March, as the city sees more rainfall and less snowfall. The days start to get longer, and the city is often in the delightful embrace of about 12 hours of daylight. With increased visibility and fewer clouds in the sky, the city radiates in the soft gleam of incoming spring.

Temperature

Lawrence's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Throughout the month of March, Lawrence expects an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

In Lawrence, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Lawrence, Kansas, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Lawrence aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Lawrence, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Lawrence, 54.5°F (12.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lawrence, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Lawrence aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Lawrence, 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 6:52 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Lawrence have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lawrence, KS

Average temperature in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Lawrence, KS

Average pressure in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Lawrence, KS

Average wind speed in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Lawrence, KS

Average humidity in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lawrence, KS

Average snowfall in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Lawrence, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lawrence, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lawrence, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Lawrence, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lawrence, KS

Average UV index in March - Lawrence, 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
Lawrence, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Lawrence, 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 June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Lawrence, KS

Average visibility in March - Lawrence, 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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