March weather forecast
Parsons, KS

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Weather in March

In March, warmer days start taking over as the city leaves the winter season and welcomes spring. Increasing daylight hours and sunshine duration highlights the transition towards a more clement season. As the temperatures continue to rise, snowfall virtually disappears from the forecast, making it different from the preceding and following months. Rainfall begins to pick up with rainfall days increasing considerably from February to March.

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Parsons's average low-temperature in March is measured at an icy 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Parsons, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Parsons, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Parsons aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Parsons, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Parsons, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Parsons in March?

In Parsons, in March, the average high-temperature is 58.3°F (14.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Parsons aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Parsons have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:43 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 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Parsons, KS

Average temperature in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Parsons, KS

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Parsons, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Parsons, KS

Average rainfall in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Parsons, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Parsons, KS

Average snowfall in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Parsons, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parsons, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Parsons, KS

Average UV index in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Parsons, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Parsons, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Parsons, KS

Average visibility in March - Parsons, 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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