March weather forecast
Mahaska, KS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Mahaska, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

Mahaska's March weather is marked by a distinct rise in high-temperatures, escalating from a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C) in February to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). During March, Mahaska records an average temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Mahaska, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mahaska, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mahaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:53 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 7.1h.

UV index

In Mahaska, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Mahaska, the average high-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Mahaska, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Mahaska, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:53 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Mahaska, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. 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
Mahaska, KS

Average temperature in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Mahaska, KS

Average pressure in March - Mahaska, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mahaska, KS

Average wind speed in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Mahaska, KS

Average humidity in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Mahaska, KS

Average rainfall in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Mahaska, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mahaska, KS

Average snowfall in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mahaska, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mahaska, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Mahaska, KS

Average UV index in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mahaska, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Mahaska, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Mahaska, KS

Average visibility in March - Mahaska, 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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