March weather forecast
Olathe, KS

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Weather in March

The city of Olathe welcomes spring with the weather in March. As winter transitions into spring, there is a significant increase in average temperatures, with highs reaching 54.7°F (12.6°C) and lows around 37.9°F (3.3°C). This shift in weather marks a decrease in snowfall, replaced by rainfall, which is more than double from the previous month, averaging at 2.36" (60mm). The cityscape starts to shift from the white snowcaps to the green hues of awakening nature. March heralds the beginning of warmer days, continuing into the following month.

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in February to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Olathe's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Olathe is 73%.

Rainfall

In Olathe, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Olathe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Olathe. In Olathe, Kansas, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olathe, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 9.61" (244mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Olathe is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Olathe, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:42 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 in Olathe, Kansas, is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Olathe, Kansas, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Olathe in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Olathe, is 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Olathe?

In March, the average relative humidity in Olathe, Kansas, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Olathe in March?

In Olathe, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Olathe?

In Olathe, Kansas, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Olathe have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Olathe?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Olathe, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Olathe, 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 Olathe?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Olathe?

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

Average temperature in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in March
Olathe, KS

Average pressure in March - Olathe, 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
Olathe, KS

Average wind speed in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Olathe, KS

Average humidity in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Olathe, KS

Average rainfall in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Olathe, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olathe, KS

Average snowfall in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Olathe, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Olathe, 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 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
Olathe, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Olathe, KS

Average UV index in March - Olathe, 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
Olathe, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Olathe, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Olathe, KS

Average visibility in March - Olathe, 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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