March weather forecast
McDonald, KS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in McDonald, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 54%.

Rainfall

In McDonald, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In McDonald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDonald, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In McDonald, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.5 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:38 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:09 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 8.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 54%.

How much does it rain in McDonald in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in McDonald in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does McDonald have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:38 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:09 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 March, the average sunshine duration in McDonald is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in McDonald?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
McDonald, KS

Average temperature in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in March
McDonald, KS

Average pressure in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
McDonald, KS

Average wind speed in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in March
McDonald, KS

Average humidity in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 54%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (50%).

Average rainfall in March
McDonald, KS

Average rainfall in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
McDonald, KS

Average rainfall days in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall days in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 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
McDonald, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McDonald, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
McDonald, KS

Average sunshine days in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
McDonald, KS

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
McDonald, KS

Average cloud cover in March - McDonald, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
McDonald, KS

Average visibility in March - McDonald, 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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