March weather forecast
Newton, KS

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Weather in March

The weather in March ushers in the Spring season with temperatures climbing up. Newton starts to thaw from winter's intense cold. This month sees an increase in rainfall with 1.02" (26mm) spread across 9.2 days. Additionally, snowfall decreases significantly to 0.87" (22mm), primarily occurring over 1.8 days. As the days continue to lengthen, sunshine becomes more abundant, making March a transitional period between winter and spring.

Temperature

Newton in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C). Newton observes an average nighttime temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during March.

Humidity

In Newton, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In Newton, in March, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newton, Kansas, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Newton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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 7.3h.

UV index

In Newton, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Newton, the average high-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Newton is 66%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Newton, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Newton, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Newton?

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 Newton have in March?

In Newton, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Newton, KS

Average temperature in March - Newton, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Newton, KS

Average pressure in March - Newton, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Newton, KS

Average wind speed in March - Newton, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Newton, KS

Average humidity in March - Newton, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Newton, KS

Average rainfall in March - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Newton, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newton, KS

Average snowfall in March - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newton, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newton, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newton, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Newton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Newton, KS

Average UV index in March - Newton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Newton, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Newton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Newton, KS

Average visibility in March - Newton, 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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